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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k

17 Ranked Colleges
500 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Special Education is the 39th most popular major in the country with 33,249 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,879 and had an average of $28,500 in loans still to pay off.

Across Florida, there were 1,018 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,047 and $32,797 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 500 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,589 and $45,697 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in special education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great special education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the special education program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The special ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) in Florida

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 34 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#2

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 137 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

UWF also took the #7 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 65 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, FIU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 43 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#6

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNF, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida Special Education Report

#7

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. FGCU is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FGCU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 8 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482.

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#9

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Saint Leo University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Leo, Florida. It awarded 16 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Leo University are $14,568.

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#10

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida

With a ranking of #10, Florida Memorial University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, and it awarded 4 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Florida Memorial University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Memorial University are $16,708, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Memorial University Special Education Report

#11

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, Florida

With a ranking of #11, Flagler College - St Augustine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. Flagler St. Augustine is a small school located in Saint Augustine, Florida that handed out 1 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Flagler St. Augustine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Flagler St. Augustine are $555, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Flagler St. Augustine Special Education Report

#12

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 55 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #13, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. SEU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 31 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

SEU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern University are $13,515.

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#14

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Barry University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 22 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $75-$110k list, Barry University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida

St. Thomas University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. St. Thomas University is a medium-sized school located in Miami Gardens, Florida that handed out 1 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

STU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at STU are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full STU Special Education Report

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. University of Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 16 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #2 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full U Miami Special Education Report

#17

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Lynn University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $75-$110k list. Lynn University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lynn University Fighting Knights also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lynn University are $13,420, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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