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Special Education in Florida

Special Education Schools in Florida

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Florida

There are 20,280 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. FL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $60,250, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,046 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,898 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 24% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,960 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,815 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Florida pay around $2,838 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,919 after earning their degree at this institution. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,818 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,830 a year.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,811 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 73% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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