by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCF. This makes it the #101 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 UCF is $48,147. 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 UCF paid an average of $749 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 | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCF. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UCF make a median salary of $58,479. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 special ed majors earned their master's degree from UCF. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 553 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 220 |
| Educational Administration | 197 |
| Instructional Media Design | 90 |
| General Education | 87 |
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