by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 62 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Georgia State. This makes it the #70 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Georgia State make a median salary of $51,294. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Georgia State University.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Georgia State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 350 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 177 |
| Teaching English or French | 88 |
| Student Counseling | 58 |
| Instructional Media Design | 35 |
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