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. We've also included details on how Georgia College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia College was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia College & State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 69% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Georgia College. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia College is $45,167. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia College paid an average of $7,918 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $2,222 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,508 | $26,688 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,774 | $11,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,583 | $7,583 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia College. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Georgia College 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 Georgia College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Georgia College make a median salary of $53,560. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 60 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Georgia College, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia College & State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| 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 Georgia College & State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 246 |
| Educational Administration | 40 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 38 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 32 |
| Instructional Media Design | 6 |