Cheapest Special Education and Teaching Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's Special Education and Teaching programs show a dramatic price spread, with University of Connecticut-Waterbury offering net costs as low as $8,896 while private institutions reach $29,558. The state's four UConn regional campuses maintain nearly identical acceptance rates above 92%, creating accessible pathways into education. Connecticut's strong public school system and specialized education services generate steady demand for qualified special education teachers, particularly in districts serving the state's insurance and finance centers where families seek quality educational support.

Programs

$8,896 – $29,558

Net Price Range

$43,873

Avg. Program Earnings

62.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Special Education and Teaching Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut	$20,877	$12,828	47.8%	82.9%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, Connecticut	$27,375	$45,908	69.7%	74.9%
8	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn's regional campuses so affordable for Special Education students?

UConn's four regional campuses offer net prices between $8,896 and $14,059, significantly lower than the main Storrs campus at $22,886. These campuses maintain acceptance rates above 92%, making them highly accessible entry points into the university system.

How do graduation rates vary among Connecticut's most affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 47.8% at Southern Connecticut State to 83.8% at UConn Storrs. The regional UConn campuses show mixed results, with Hartford leading at 65.4% while Avery Point and Stamford hover near 57%.

Where can Special Education graduates expect the highest starting salaries?

Southern Connecticut State graduates earn $46,738 annually, the highest among programs with available data. University of Hartford graduates start at $41,007, though they carry higher debt loads averaging $27,000.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.