General Special Education at University of West Florida
If you plan to study General Special Education, consider the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 322 general special education degrees were granted at University of West Florida.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Among 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of West Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of West Florida’s General Special Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #45 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #263 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at University of West Florida, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at University of West Florida are 90% women (289) and 10% men (33).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 44 bachelor’s general special education degrees awarded at University of West Florida, 98% were women (43) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, below the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 278 master’s general special education graduates at University of West Florida, 88% were women (246) and 12% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 87 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at University of West Florida work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.