Guide to Special Ed Degrees Highlights 20 Top Master's Programs

AVALON, N.J., Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers in special education need specialized degrees, and a new article by Special Education Program Guide names the most highly-regarded master's degrees in the United States. "Top 20 Most Innovative Master's in Special Education Degrees" is a concise and informative ranking of universities and colleges with exceptional degrees in special ed. The Special Education Program Guide is made up of web resource materials for higher education and career advancement for special education teachers, and the new rankings make a handy adjunct to the site's offerings.

The methodology for the rankings involved several criteria developed by the editors for Special Education Program Guide.

"We wanted to highlight some of the more unique and progressive programs out there," said site editor Emme Stone. "We focused on areas of research, outreach, campus-affiliated training centers, internships and special community programs." Degree programs with specialized accreditations received higher rankings. Additional consideration went to universities that also fared well in a ranking of graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report.

"Top 20 Most Innovative Master's in Special Education Degrees" lets users compare the distinctive qualities of top-ranked special ed degrees and explore links to the schools' official websites.

Career professionals in special education generally earn much higher wages than the average U.S. worker. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average median annual wage is $34,750 while average salaries for special education teachers are in the range of $55,000 or more. A master's degree in special ed can raise pay scales to $87,000 and higher. The new article about "Top 20 Most Innovative Master's in Special Education Degrees" is provided as a free resource to help special ed teachers get the necessary credentials to become successful. The full article can be found here: http://www.masters-in-special-education.com/best/top-innovative-masters-degree-programs/.

Following is the list of the most innovative graduate degree programs in special ed as ranked in Special Education Program Guide's article:

20. Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College: Tempe, Downtown, Polytechnic, and West

19. Boise State University, College of Education: Boise, Idaho

18. George Mason University, Graduate School of Education: Fairfax, Virginia

17. Boston University, School of Education: Boston, Massachusetts

16. University of Arizona, College of Education: Tucson, Arizona

15. Syracuse University, School of Education: Syracuse, New York

14. University of Illinois, College of Education: Champaign, Illinois

13. Indiana University, School of Education: Bloomington, Indiana

12. Johns Hopkins University, School of Education: Baltimore, Maryland

11. Pennsylvania State University, College of Education: State College, Pennsylvania

10. The University of Vermont, College of Education and Social Services: Burlington, Vermont

9. University of Missouri, Graduate School: Columbia, Missouri

8. Ohio State University, College of Education and Human Ecology: Columbus, Ohio

7. University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences: San Diego, California

6. University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development: Minneapolis, Minnesota

5. University of Washington, College of Education: Seattle, Washington

4. University of Texas, College of Education: Austin, Texas

3. University of Oregon, College of Education: Eugene, Oregon

2. University of Kansas, School of Education: Lawrence, Kansas

1. Vanderbilt University, College of Education and Human Development: Nashville, Tennessee

About: Masters in Special Education Program Guide provides online assistance for prospective and current teachers in special ed. The site offers recommendations and rankings for top master's degree programs along with complete information and resource materials for career advancement.

Media inquiries should be directed to Emme Stone at 609-961-1931, Email, or via the website http://www.masters-in-special-education.com.

SOURCE Masters in Special Education Program Guide

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