Special Education at University of Florida
Every special education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the special ed program at University of Florida stacks up to those at other schools.UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a total student population of 53,372.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
UF Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
UF Special Education Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in special ed, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed Student Demographics at UF
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Florida.
UF Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from UF, 66% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of degree recipients. That is 3% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
Special Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Florida. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 87 |
Related Majors
- Educational Assessment
- Educational Administration
- General Education
- Student Counseling
- Curriculum & Instruction
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for University of Florida.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers | 7,310 | $51,500 |
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 5,020 | $60,720 |
| Special Education Professors | 4,660 | $55,080 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 3,720 | $49,300 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 2,490 | $55,050 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By DouglasGreen under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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