55 Best Master's Special Education Programs in the United States

There are 55 Master's Special Education programs in the United States, spread across 43 universities; the most common length is 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Washington State University at Vancouver, Catholic University of America and Albany State University.

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49Master's Degree

#1,394 in United States United States

Masters Degree Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder Asd Practices

Saint Leo University — The Master of Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Practices and Intervention is designed for teachers who want a master’s degree to build knowledge and skil...

Master's DegreeLevel

18 monthsDuration

Full TimeMode

—Intake

Special Education

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50Master's Degree

#1,447 in United States United States

Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism

Fairmont State College — Course OverviewThe Master's in Multi-Categorical Special Education with Autism at Fairmont State College is designed for educators and professionals who aim to specialize...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Special Education

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51Master's Degree

#1,470 in United States United States

Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education

Fontbonne College — The Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education helps students who work as a paraprofessional or teacher assistant in a special education school setting move toward b...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Special Education

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52Master's Degree

#1,591 in United States United States

Special Education, M.A. (Only for FPU Credential Graduates within 5 years of completion)

Fresno Pacific University — The Special Education, M.A. at Fresno Pacific University is designed for graduates of FPU’s special education credential programs. The program prepares candidates for a p...

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Special Education

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53Master's Degree

#1,928 in United States United States

Teaching & Learning: Special Education track

University of Holy Cross — The Master's Degree in Teaching & Learning with a Special Education track at the University of Holy Cross caters to educators seeking to deepen their understanding and en...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Special Education

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54Master's Degree

#1,928 in United States United States

Teaching (Master of Arts): Special Education, Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5, 4-8 & 6-12 track

University of Holy Cross — The Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Special Education at the University of Holy Cross provides an in-depth exploration of the pedagogical practices and...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Special Education

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55Master's Degree

#1,979 in United States United States

MA Special and Inclusive Education

Mohave Community College — MA Special and Inclusive Education is an online master’s degree focused on educational inclusion as a fundamental right. You study disability as a lived experience, how e...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

OnlineMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Special Education

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Washington State University at Vancouver at #466 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Washington State University at Vancouver has the largest research record in this group, with 7,838,804 citations and an h-index of 743. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and one to two years. 73% are full-time and 12 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). Southern University at New Orleans offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Special Education in the United States?

Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466), Catholic University of America (#287 in United States) and Albany State University (#309 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Special Education in the United States?

Of those with published fees, The University of Arizona Global Campus is the least expensive at about USD 11,960 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Master's Special Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with one to two years the next most common.

When do Master's Special Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Special Education online with a university in the United States?

12 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Special Education courses in the United States?

Southern University at New Orleans, with 4, ahead of Eastern Illinois University (3).

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