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, and more. We've also included details on how GSW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at GSW was ranked #492 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #12 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southwestern State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from GSW. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from GSW make a median salary of $46,595 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Georgia Southwestern State University.
Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from GSW in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GSW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from GSW. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GSW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 248 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |
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