2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Connecticut
Finding the Best Special Education 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Special Education Schools in Connecticut ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Connecticut 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.
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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Connecticut
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Special Education Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Southern Connecticut State University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Connecticut. SCSU is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.
Special Ed majors at SCSU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $174.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Saint Joseph. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Connecticut list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Hartford.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Connecticut is a great place for special education students. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at UCONN accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Hartford is a great place for special education students. Located in the city of West Hartford, UHart is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Special Ed majors at UHart take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Quinnipiac University is a great place for special education students. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hamden.
Central Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular special education programs. Located in the suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Fairfield University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular special education programs. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Western Connecticut State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for special education students. It came in at #8 on the list. WestConn is a small public school located in the small city of Danbury.
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Gateway Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Connecticut ranking. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of New Haven.
Read full report on Special Education at Gateway Community College
With a ranking of #10, Sacred Heart University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Best Special Education Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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 10 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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