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Special Education in Florida

Special Education Schools in Florida

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 20,280 people employed in jobs related to a Special Ed degree, compared to 438,110 nationwide.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. FL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $60,250, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,046 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 57% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,898 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 24% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,960 a year. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,815 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,838 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,919 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,818 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,830 a year.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,811 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Special Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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View Nationwide Special Education Report

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