General Special Education at University of Florida
If you plan to study General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 143 general special education degrees were awarded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s General Special Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 351 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of Florida are 96% women (137) and 4% men (6).
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 52 master’s general special education degrees awarded at University of Florida, 98% were women (51) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Florida
Of the 16 doctoral general special education graduates at University of Florida, 94% were women (15) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.