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, 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 #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 220 |
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 238 |
Best Special Education Schools | 311 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 400% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
Fees | $700 | $700 |
Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 5 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 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 bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at USA make a median salary of $53,827. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USA in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 8 |
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 South Alabama.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 202 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 109 |
Educational Administration | 28 |
Other Education | 22 |
Student Counseling | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.