We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UF ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UF came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UF. This makes it the #142 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $43,645 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Florida.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UF in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
All of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UF in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 25 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Subject Specific | 214 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 134 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 111 |
Student Counseling | 42 |
General Education | 38 |
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