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Special Education at Georgia Southwestern State University

5 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
#307 Overall Quality
The Special Education major is part of the education program at Georgia Southwestern State University.

Here, 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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Special Education Degrees Available at GSW

GSW Special Ed Rankings

The bachelor's program at GSW was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 216
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 234
Best Special Education Schools 307

Popularity of Special Ed at GSW

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southwestern State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from GSW Cost?

$4,980 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

GSW Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GSW was $616 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $4,064 $14,786
Fees $916 $916
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240
On Campus Room and Board $9,574 $9,574
On Campus Other Expenses $5,280 $5,280

Learn more about GSW tuition and fees.

GSW Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from GSW in 2022 were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does GSW Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

GSW does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GSW Online Learning page.

GSW Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from GSW. About 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Special Ed Student Diversity at GSW

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Georgia Southwestern State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 280
Teacher Education Subject Specific 16

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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