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. In addition, we cover how USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USF Tampa. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,709 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at USF Tampa make a median salary of $45,204. 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 Florida - Main Campus.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from USF Tampa in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USF Tampa in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 222 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 189 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 140 |
| Educational Administration | 112 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
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