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. In addition, we cover how GaSou ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at GaSou is $33,639. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at GaSou make a median salary of $46,700. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, special ed students borrow a median amount of $23,687 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 Southern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from GaSou. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 601 |
| Educational Administration | 210 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 |
| Instructional Media Design | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 30 |
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