by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNF was ranked #155 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Florida handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNF. This makes it the #384 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,699 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNF make a median salary of $51,648 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNF, special ed students borrow a median amount of $13,509 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 North Florida.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNF in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Florida with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Florida with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 154 |
| Educational Administration | 78 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 22 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
| Student Counseling | 15 |
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