Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Graduate Special Education schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,966) | ✔ ($7,142) |
| 2 | University of Kansas | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (5,488) | ✔ ($3,914) |
| 3 | University of Oregon | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (5,983) | ✔ |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,429) | ✔ ($5,810) |
| 5 | University of Florida | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,375) | ✔ ($4,600) |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (10,310) | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,243) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (7,558) | ✔ ($5,240) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Graduate Special Education schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 2 | University of Kansas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | University of Oregon | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | University of Florida | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Graduate Special Education schools. Among 10 best Graduate Special Education schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Kansas | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 3 | University of Oregon | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 5 | University of Florida | NAA, NCAA | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | Southeastern Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | - | 12 athletic programs |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 14 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Graduate Special Education schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 2 | University of Kansas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | University of Oregon | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | University of Florida | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
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