Special Education at Nova Southeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a special ed school? To help you decide if Nova Southeastern University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's special ed program.NUS Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and approximately 20,888 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
NUS Florida Special Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
NUS Florida Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at NUS Florida
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Nova Southeastern University.
NUS Florida Special Education Master’s Program
In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of degree recipients. That is 51% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
If you plan to be a special ed major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Nova Southeastern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented | 30 |
| General Special Education | 3 |
Related Majors
- Educational Assessment
- Teaching English or French
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Nova Southeastern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers | 7,310 | $51,500 |
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 5,020 | $60,720 |
| Special Education Professors | 4,660 | $55,080 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 3,720 | $49,300 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 2,490 | $55,050 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Dgreco under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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