by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Florida Gulf Coast University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Florida Gulf Coast University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #140 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 140 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Florida | 7 of 15 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Florida Gulf Coast University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Gulf Coast University conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Florida Gulf Coast University is not currently ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,745 a year. This is lower than $55,050, the median for all majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Florida Gulf Coast University, special education students borrow a median amount of $22,931 in student loans. This is above $20,015, the typical median for all majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
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Every one of the 9 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Florida Gulf Coast University were women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Florida Gulf Coast University granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Florida Gulf Coast University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 25 |
