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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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 |
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Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 216 |
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 234 |
Best Special Education Schools | 307 |
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.
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 | |
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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 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from GSW in 2022 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
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.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
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 |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 280 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.