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2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k

17 Ranked Colleges
500 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master's in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

Special Education is the 39th most popular major in the country with 33,249 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, special education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,879 and had an average of $28,500 in loans still to pay off.

Across Florida, there were 1,018 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,047 and $32,797 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 500 special education graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,589 and $45,697 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in special education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality special education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the special education program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $30-$48k) in Florida

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Special Education Report

#2

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UWF is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 137 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, UWF has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. FIU is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 65 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

Full Florida International University Special Education Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 43 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCF Special Education Report

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 22 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Special Education at USF Tampa

#6

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

With a ranking of #6, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s special ed degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UNF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

FGCU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FGCU Special Education Report

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. FAU is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University also took the #15 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Leo University are $14,568, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Saint Leo University Special Education Report

#10

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Barry University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Barry University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 22 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, Barry University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Barry University Special Education Report

#11

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida

Florida Memorial University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida Memorial University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Miami Gardens, Florida. It awarded 4 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida Memorial University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Memorial University are $16,708, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Memorial University Special Education Report

#12

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, Florida

Flagler College - St Augustine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Flagler College - St Augustine is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Augustine, Florida. It awarded 1 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Flagler St. Augustine also took the #0 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Flagler College - St Augustine are $555, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at Flagler St. Augustine

#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #13, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 55 degrees to qualified masters’s special ed students in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida also took the #3 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Special Education at NUS Florida

#14

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida

With a ranking of #14, Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k list. SEU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SEU also made our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern University are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Special Education at Southeastern University

#15

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida

St. Thomas University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #15. St. Thomas University is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

STU also took the #0 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Thomas University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at St. Thomas University

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s special ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our florida master’s degree special ed students whose families make $30-$48k list, U Miami has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Miami Special Education Report

#17

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Lynn University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Special Ed Schools for a Master’s in Florida For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lynn University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 15 masters’s special ed degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lynn University Fighting Knights, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lynn University are $13,420, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Special Education at Lynn University

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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