2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
Special Education is the #18 most popular major in Nebraska with 362 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Nebraska 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.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Special Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska at Omaha the most popular school in Nebraska for special education students. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $22,860.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, special ed graduates from UNL carry an average student debt load of $25,625. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $337.
Full Special Education at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report
Out of the 14 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out of the 14 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.
Out of the 14 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Nebraska landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Seward, Concordia University, Nebraska is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Full Special Education at Concordia University, Nebraska Report
Hastings College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the distant town of Hastings, Hastings is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Peru State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska ranking. Peru State is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru.
Midland University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska list. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fremont.
With a ranking of #8, Chadron State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students. Located in the remote town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public college with a small student population.
Read full report on Special Education at Chadron State College
Doane University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Schools in Nebraska list. Doane Crete is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crete.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Doane Crete accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
Best Special Education Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 539 |
| Minnesota | 846 |
| Kansas | 444 |
| Iowa | 180 |
| North Dakota | 186 |
| South Dakota | 94 |
Majors Related to Special Ed
One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 14 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.