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. Also, learn how University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #142 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
Learn more about University of West Georgia tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from University of West Georgia in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at University of West Georgia make a median salary of $67,672. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in special ed from University of West Georgia. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 510 |
| Instructional Media Design | 235 |
| Student Counseling | 73 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 64 |
| Educational Administration | 30 |