by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of West Florida. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of West Florida among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #287 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 287 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Florida | 11 of 15 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at University of West Florida, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 278 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of West Florida conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of West Florida is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of West Florida earn a median of $62,701 a year. This is higher than $50,198, the median for all majors at University of West Florida.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of West Florida, special education students borrow a median amount of $29,750 in student loans. This is above $19,677, the typical median for all majors at University of West Florida.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,319 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 2% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of West Florida are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Florida with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University of West Florida conferred 44 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of West Florida. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 278 |
