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Special Education at University of North Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of North Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Florida sits in Jacksonville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 special education graduations were recorded at University of North Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of North Florida

Many students take online classes at University of North Florida. Of 16,154 students, 2,723 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,937 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of North Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of North Florida’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#5 of 15
Best Value	Florida	#8 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#65 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#154 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of North Florida

Those who finish University of North Florida’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,529
2 years	$41,390
3 years	$43,137
4 years	$47,665
5 years	$53,176

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of North Florida take home a median $47,665, compared with $58,835 for all University of North Florida graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of North Florida stands at $13,509.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at University of North Florida, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of North Florida are 97% women (34) and 3% men (1).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of North Florida

Of the 19 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at University of North Florida, 100% were women (19) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 11% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Florida, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of North Florida

Of the 15 master’s special education graduates at University of North Florida, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of North Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 40% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of North Florida, higher than the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of North Florida

This Special Education program at University of North Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	27
Teaching for the Deaf	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of North Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.