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Special Education Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 1,070 students earned their Special Ed degrees in FL.

A Special Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Florida

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 615
Bachelor’s Degree 320
Post-Master’s Certificate 113
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 113
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Florida

24,430 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Florida

Special Ed grads earn an average of $51,500 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,152. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,679.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $6,232. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
30,947 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $14,577.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,732. 92% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,686 after earning their degree at this institution.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
9,365 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,707 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $48,167. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,594 Total Students

A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $7,159. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,219 a year.

Special Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 26% $40,660
Special Education Teachers 14% $49,260
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $48,200
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 13% $60,230
Middle School Special Education Teachers 13% $53,820
Special Education Professors 13% $51,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,339
Educational Administration 1,764
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,534
Curriculum & Instruction 818
General Education 622
Student Counseling 385
Instructional Media Design 260
Other Education 129

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