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Special Education at University of Georgia

41 Bachelor's Degrees
19 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at University of Georgia.

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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Special Education Degrees Available at UGA

UGA Special Ed Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Special Education Schools 23
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 28
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 33

Popularity of Special Ed at UGA

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.

How Much Do Special Ed Graduates from UGA Make?

$43,137 Bachelor's Median Salary
$59,563 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Special Ed Graduates from UGA Have?

$25,298 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from UGA Cost?

$11,180 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UGA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about UGA tuition and fees.

UGA Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 34
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does UGA Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

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.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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UGA Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

UGA Special Ed Students

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 316
Teacher Education Subject Specific 311
Instructional Media Design 72
Student Counseling 71
General Education 63

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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