2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Special Education Master's Degree School for You
Special Education is the #32 most popular major in Mississippi with 269 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Special Education
Our analysis found Mississippi College to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means William Carey University is a great place for special education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 4 spot on the list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public school with a small student population.
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Jackson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for special education students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 550 |
| Virginia | 1,238 |
| North Carolina | 477 |
| Florida | 1,103 |
| Tennessee | 354 |
| Kentucky | 608 |
| South Carolina | 266 |
| Louisiana | 103 |
| Arkansas | 351 |
| Alabama | 437 |
| West Virginia | 46 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 6 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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