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 UNF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNF was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Florida handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNF. This makes it the #384 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,734 a year. 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 UNF paid an average of $693 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $213 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,996 | $16,799 |
| Fees | $1,968 | $2,608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,910 | $10,910 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,834 | $4,834 |
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All of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNF in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Florida with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNF 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 UNF Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UNF make a median salary of $55,333. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at UNF awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Florida with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 University of North Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 136 |
| Educational Administration | 104 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
| Student Counseling | 7 |
| Other Education | 7 |
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