2023 Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
In 2020-2021, 103 degrees and certificates were awarded to special education students who went to a Louisiana college or university. This makes it the #77 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Louisiana Schools in Special Education
Our analysis found Louisiana State University - Alexandria to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a small public school located in the rural area of Alexandria.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nicholls State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Thibodaux.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Louisiana Tech University is a great place for special education students. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public college with a large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the # 5 spot on the list. NSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Natchitoches.
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Xavier University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of New Orleans, XULA is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Southeastern Louisiana University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. Southeastern is a large public school located in the small city of Hammond.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best special education programs. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette.
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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 |
| Arkansas | 351 |
| Alabama | 437 |
| Mississippi | 269 |
| 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.
Majors Similar to Special Ed
| 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 8 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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