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2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Kentucky

18 Colleges
$36,335 Avg Salary
$26,555 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education School for You

Special Education is the #21 most popular major in Kentucky with 608 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Our analysis found Eastern Kentucky University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, special ed graduates from Eastern take out $28,881 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

The excellent programs at University of the Cumberlands helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Kentucky. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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#3

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgetown College is a great place for special education students. Georgetown College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Georgetown.

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#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Out of the 18 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the # 4 spot on the list. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

On average, special ed graduates from UK take out $26,014 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Special Education at University of Kentucky Report

#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

The excellent programs at Western Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Kentucky. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at WKU take out is $22,500.

Full Special Education at Western Kentucky University Report

Morehead State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular special education programs. Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Morehead.

Special Ed majors at Morehead State University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Murray State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular special education programs. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Murray.

After completing their degree, special ed graduates from Murray State carry an average student debt load of $24,263.

Read full report on Special Education at Murray State University

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #9, Bellarmine University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the large city of Louisville, Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that special ed majors at Bellarmine U take out is $26,737.

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#10

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #10, University of Louisville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. UofL is a very large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 550
Virginia 1,238
North Carolina 477
Florida 1,103
Tennessee 354
South Carolina 266
Louisiana 103
Arkansas 351
Alabama 437
Mississippi 269
West Virginia 46

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 18 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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