Special Education Schools in Florida
888 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
As a degree choice, Special Education is the 69th most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Florida
Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 423 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 365 |
Associate’s Degree | 38 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 30 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 30 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 22 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 22 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 10 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 10 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 10 |
Gender Distribution
In Florida, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Florida is as follows:
- Asian: 1.1%
- Black or African American: 10.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 24.5%
- White: 56.5%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
- Other Races: 5.5%

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Florida
In this state, there are 24,430 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Florida
In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $51,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

Most Popular Special Education Programs in FL
There are 31 colleges in Florida that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at UWF. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
84% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, MDC grads earn an average salary of $25,700.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,733. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,100 after earning their degree at this institution. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $42,600. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at UF. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.
The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,262. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.
Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,311. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.
The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,816. 39% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,800 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Special Education Careers in FL
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | FL Job Growth | FL Median Salary |
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Interpreters and Translators | 26% | $40,660 |
Special Education Teachers | 14% | $49,260 |
Special Education Preschool Teachers | 13% | $48,200 |
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 13% | $60,230 |
Middle School Special Education Teachers | 13% | $53,820 |
Special Education Professors | 13% | $51,610 |
Related Majors in Florida
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in FL |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,526 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,039 |
Educational Administration | 1,646 |
General Education | 683 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 683 |
Other Education | 669 |
Student Counseling | 395 |
Instructional Media Design | 185 |
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References
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