by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at UCF. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCF as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #159 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 159 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Florida | 7 of 15 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at UCF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Central Florida conferred 34 master’s degrees in special education.
UCF is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 161 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCF conferred 34 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Florida awarded 23 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
UCF ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 49 |
Among recent graduates, 4% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at UCF were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCF granted 23 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UCF. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 29 |