We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in special ed from FAU. This makes it the #238 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Florida Atlantic University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University 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 | 4 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 special ed majors earned their master's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Educational Administration | 125 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 123 |
General Education | 61 |
Student Counseling | 51 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 49 |
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