We'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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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #23 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UGA is $43,137. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,298 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 $29,114.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 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 | $9,790 | $28,830 |
Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from UGA in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 34 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UGA special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UGA make a median salary of $59,563 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from UGA. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Georgia.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 316 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 311 |
Instructional Media Design | 72 |
Student Counseling | 71 |
General Education | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.