by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia College was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia College & State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Georgia College. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,803 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia College make a median salary of $50,582 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia College, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Georgia College & State University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Georgia College in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 86% went to 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 Georgia College & State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 201 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 56 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 44 |
| Instructional Media Design | 20 |
