2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 412 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #29 most popular major in Connecticut.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Connecticut to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Connecticut Schools for a Bachelor's in Special Education
Our analysis found Southern Connecticut State University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Connecticut. SCSU is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of New Haven.
Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $174.
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Out of the 4 schools in Connecticut that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Hartford landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 17% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Connecticut helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Connecticut. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 82% of the special ed majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from UCONN carry an average student debt load of $24,017.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Saint Joseph helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Connecticut. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Hartford.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,313 |
| New Hampshire | 125 |
| Maine | 115 |
| Rhode Island | 142 |
| Vermont | 49 |
Special Education Related Majors
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 4 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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