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, and more. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at USA was ranked #489 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USA. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at USA make a median salary of $44,026. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of South Alabama.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from USA in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in special ed from USA. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 189 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 121 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Other Education | 18 |
| Educational Administration | 17 |
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