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, and more. In addition, we cover how Georgia State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Georgia State. This makes it the #70 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Georgia State was $933 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia State. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Georgia State make a median salary of $59,125. 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 40 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Georgia State, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 253 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 150 |
| Teaching English or French | 84 |
| Student Counseling | 58 |
| Instructional Media Design | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.