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Special Education Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 689 students earned their Special Ed degrees in FL.

In this state, Special Education is the 16th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Florida

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 580
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.9%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Florida

There are 24,430 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $51,500, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

A typical student attending UWF will pay a net price of $7,089. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618.

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,346. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

An average student at U Miami will pay a net price of $46,098. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
100% Graduation Rate
802 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,210. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

Special Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 26% $40,660
Special Education Teachers 14% $49,260
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $48,200
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 13% $60,230
Middle School Special Education Teachers 13% $53,820
Special Education Professors 13% $51,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Educational Administration 1,540
Curriculum & Instruction 818
Teacher Education Subject Specific 540
Teacher Education Grade Specific 440
General Education 407
Student Counseling 385
Instructional Media Design 257
Teaching English or French 93

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