by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for special education, placing at #114 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 114 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Florida | 4 of 15 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 87 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,368 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,031 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIU granted 40 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 17 |
