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 USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 124 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 156 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 77% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USF Tampa. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,975 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from USF Tampa. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from USF Tampa make a median salary of $52,101 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USF Tampa in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa 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 South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 215 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 193 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 123 |
| Educational Administration | 56 |
| Instructional Media Design | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.