by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in special ed from FIU. This makes it the #196 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $36,598. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from FIU in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at FIU make a median salary of $61,563. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 59 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 358 |
| Educational Administration | 108 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 107 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 98 |
| Student Counseling | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.