2023 Best Value Special Education Associate Degree Schools in Ohio
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Special Education Associate Degree 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Special Education Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Ohio to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for special ed students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Ohio Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Special Education
Our 2023 rankings named University of Cincinnati - Clermont College the best value school in Ohio for special education students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Batavia, UC Clermont College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UC Clermont College are $5,966 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UC Clermont College also is in the top 15% of our Best Special Education Associate Degree Schools in Ohio ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Stark State College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Special Education Associate Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a public school with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stark State College are $4,310 per year.
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Explore all the Best Value Special Education Colleges 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 |
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Special Education Related Majors for 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 2 schools only.
- 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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