by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #205 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 205 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from FGCU. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,866 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FGCU was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Learn more about FGCU tuition and fees.
Of the 7 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FGCU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FGCU does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FGCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from FGCU. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 |
| Educational Administration | 65 |
| General Education | 58 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 47 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
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