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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio

33 Colleges
$39,131 Avg Salary
$25,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,329 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Ohio college or university. This makes it the #22 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio

The following schools top our list of the Best Special Education Colleges.

Top 10 Best Special Education Schools

#1

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

Our analysis found University of Dayton to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Located in the city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent programs at Ohio State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#3

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bluffton University is a great place for special education students. Bluffton is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Bluffton.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Bluffton accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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Out of the 33 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mount Union landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Alliance, Mount Union is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Ohio list. BGSU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Bowling Green.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from BGSU carry an average student debtload of $24,625. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.

Full Special Education at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Report

#6

Capital University

Columbus, OH

Capital University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Capital is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Columbus.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Capital carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

Full Special Education at Capital University Report

#7

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati.

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#8

Muskingum University

New Concord, OH

Muskingum University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Muskingum is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of New Concord.

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Baldwin Wallace University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Baldwin Wallace College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Berea.

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#10

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH

Mount St. Joseph University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the large suburb of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joe is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 607
Illinois 1,153
Indiana 2,282
Wisconsin 598

Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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