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Special Education Schools in Florida

1,152 students earned Special Ed degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

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 580
Bachelor’s Degree 391
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 49
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 49
Associate Degree 23
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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.3%
  • White: 49.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,135.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, FIU grads earn an average salary of $44,401. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,351. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $31,177.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,405 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,764 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,640.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 39% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,012 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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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