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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts

23 Colleges
$49,720 Avg Salary
$26,721 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

Special Education is the #29 most popular major in Massachusetts with 1,313 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Massachusetts to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for special ed majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Special Education Schools

#1

Boston University

Boston, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Boston University the best school in Massachusetts for special education students. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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

Full Special Education at Boston University Report

#2

Stonehill College

Easton, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stonehill College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Stonehill College

#3

Endicott College

Beverly, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Endicott College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Endicott College Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Quinsigamond Community College is a great place for special education students. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Quinsigamond Community College Report

#5

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Worcester State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Worcester.

Read full report on Special Education at Worcester State University

#6

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Full Special Education at Simmons University Report

#7

Assumption University

Worcester, MA

Assumption University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Worcester, Assumption is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Lesley University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Special Education at Lesley University

#9

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

Framingham State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the small city of Framingham, Framingham State is a public school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Framingham State University Report

#10

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

With a ranking of #10, Fitchburg State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Fitchburg State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Fitchburg.

Read full report on Special Education at Fitchburg State University

Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 412
New Hampshire 125
Maine 115
Rhode Island 142
Vermont 49

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 23 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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