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Special Education at University of South Alabama

5 Bachelor's Degrees
12 Master's Degrees
#311 Overall Quality
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at University of South Alabama.

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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Special Education Degrees Available at USA

USA Special Ed Rankings

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
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 220
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 238
Best Special Education Schools 311

Popularity of Special Ed at USA

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.

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

$9,676 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

USA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about USA tuition and fees.

USA Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

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

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.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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USA Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USA in 2022 were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Special Ed Student Diversity at USA

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of South Alabama.

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 202
Teacher Education Subject Specific 109
Educational Administration 28
Other Education 22
Student Counseling 21

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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