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2023 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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$49,761 Avg Salary

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

#1

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

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 suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mississippi State is a very large public school located in the remote town of Mississippi State.

Full Special Education at Mississippi State University Report

#3

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-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 large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

Full Special Education at University of Southern Mississippi Report

#5

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS

The excellent master’s degree programs at Delta State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Delta State University Report

Jackson State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Jackson State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jackson.

Full Special Education at Jackson State University Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

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

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 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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