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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio

51 Colleges
$39,131 Avg Salary
$25,775 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in Ohio to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Ohio.

Our analysis found Bowling Green State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. BGSU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Bowling Green.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at BGSU take out is $24,625. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $297.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. UC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cincinnati.

Special Ed majors at UC take out an average of $23,201 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH

The excellent programs at University of Toledo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Ohio. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, special ed graduates from University of Toledo take out $18,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Special Education at University of Toledo Report

#4

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

The excellent programs at Youngstown State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Ohio. Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Youngstown State University take out is $30,370.

Full Special Education at Youngstown State University Report

Out of the 51 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Akron Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at University of Akron Main Campus take out is $26,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $218.

Full Special Education at University of Akron Main Campus Report

With a ranking of #6, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the fringe town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular special education programs. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Kent State accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $458.

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#8

Ashland University

Ashland, OH

Ashland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, special ed graduates from Ashland take out $26,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #9, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from OHIO Athens carry an average student debt load of $26,700.

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#10

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon Nazarene University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Ohio list. MVNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Mount Vernon.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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

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 26 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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