For Colleges & Universities

Special Education and Teaching, General

Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

#1

#1 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awards about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$55,071

#2

#2 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$51,378

#3

#3 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Every year, Gannon University awards around 64 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$53,763

#4

#4 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of Maine
Orono, ME

At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Maine awards 105 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,070–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$52,329

#5

#5 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY

Annually, SUNY College at Potsdam awards about 68 degrees to those studying Music Teacher Education, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

970–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$50,809

#6

#6 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$50,675

#7

#7 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 394 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,080–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$48,590

#8

#8 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT

Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health and Wellness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

830–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$52,166

#9

#9 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Assumption University
Worcester, MA

At Assumption University, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

990–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$59,461

#10

#10 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia awards around 127 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$58,356

#11

#11 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

20%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$45,405

#12

#12 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN

Each year, Freed-Hardeman University grants about 31 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Accounting, Bible/Biblical Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$52,691

#13

#13 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of Portland
Portland, OR

At the University of Portland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$55,272

#14

#14 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,190–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$60,648

#15

#15 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 244 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$51,101

#16

#16 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL

At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

890–1,090

Median Starting Salary

$47,902

#17

#17 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY

Every year, St- Thomas Aquinas College grants about 31 degrees to those majoring in Education, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,000–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$54,929

#18

#18 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

At The College of New Jersey, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$58,509

#19

#19 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$49,886

#20

#20 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$51,322

#21

#21 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 50 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Registered......view more

Acceptance Rate

50%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

780–990

Median Starting Salary

$53,162

#22

#22 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,430–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$48,678

#23

#23 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL

At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

980–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$48,071

#24

#24 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,330–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$48,597

#25

#25 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Loyola Marymount University awards 166 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$50,837

#26

#26 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Simmons University
Boston, MA

At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. In fact, Simmons University awards 99 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,230–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$51,537

#27

#27 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Every year, Wichita State University grants about 224 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

940–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,199

#28

#28 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Each year, Harding University awards about 79 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Accounting, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$53,701

#29

#29 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 211 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$50,656

#30

#30 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Annually, Cambridge College grants around 61 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Services, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$48,797

#31

#31 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 130 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

940–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

#32

#32 Best College for Special Education and Teaching, General in the U.S.

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, American College of Education grants about 82 degrees to those majoring in Education, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and General Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,863

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Special Education and Teaching, General

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Massachusetts grants the most Post masters certificates in Special Education and Teaching, General of all US states with 36 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Special Education and Teaching, General can expect around 89% percent of their classmates to be women and 11% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Special Education and Teaching, General is $35,000.

Popularity of Special Education and Teaching, General Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Special Education and Teaching, General degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
Less Popular
More Popular

Student Demographics

Total Students
209
Female Students
185 (88%)
Male Students
24 (11%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen