Best Special Education colleges in Los Angeles

Best Special Education colleges in Los Angeles for 2025

Cal State LA was established in 1947 and serves about 26,400 students. In the Division of Special Education and Counseling, undergraduate Cal State LA students can earn a BS in Rehabilitation Services or a BA in Urban Learning with an Education Specialist/Special Education credential. The graduate program features an MA with 11 available concentrations and a Ph.D. in Special Education program. Notable alumni include politicians Rosario Marin and Maxine Waters.

The Chicago School at Los Angeles offers 5 Special Education degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 154 Special Education students graduated with students earning 59 Certificates, 49 Master's degrees, and 46 Doctoral degrees.

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California State University-Northridge offers 10 Special Education degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 299 Special Education students graduated with students earning 181 Master's degrees, and 118 Bachelor's degrees.

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California State University-Fullerton offers 4 Special Education degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 223 Special Education students graduated with students earning 150 Bachelor's degrees, 72 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

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California State University-Long Beach offers 6 Special Education degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 137 Special Education students graduated with students earning 65 Bachelor's degrees, 51 Master's degrees, and 21 Certificates.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University offers 3 Special Education degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 20 Special Education students graduated with students earning 20 Master's degrees.

Mount Saint Mary's University offers 4 Special Education degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 10 Special Education students graduated with students earning 9 Master's degrees, and 1 Certificate.

Chapman University
Orange, CA

Chapman University offers 3 Special Education degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 53 Special Education students graduated with students earning 50 Master's degrees, and 3 Doctoral degrees.

University of Massachusetts Global offers 6 Special Education degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 143 Special Education students graduated with students earning 108 Master's degrees, and 35 Certificates.

University of La Verne
La Verne, CA

University of La Verne offers 1 Special Education degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 8 Special Education students graduated with students earning 8 Master's degrees.

List of all Special Education colleges in Los Angeles

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
California State University-Los Angeles Logo California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
2/5
37 : 1 25,080
The Chicago School at Los Angeles Logo The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
4/5
38 : 1 3,392
California State University-Northridge Logo California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA
2/5
41 : 1 37,760
California State University-Fullerton Logo California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA
2/5
40 : 1 41,962
California State University-Long Beach Logo California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA
2/5
36 : 1 40,278