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. In addition, we cover how UWF ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 243 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UWF. This makes it the #11 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 UWF is $46,643. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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All of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UWF in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UWF 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 UWF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UWF make a median salary of $56,136. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 239 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UWF, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 95 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 81 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 23 |
| Instructional Media Design | 22 |
| Student Counseling | 12 |
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