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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UGA came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UGA. This makes it the #229 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,042 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UGA make a median salary of $46,876. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Georgia.
Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UGA in 2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The special ed program at UGA awarded 19 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 285 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 277 |
| Student Counseling | 55 |
| General Education | 39 |
| Educational Administration | 33 |
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