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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how FIU compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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FIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #135 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,368 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,031 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Find out more about FIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Florida International University.
The special education program at FIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 57 |
FIU granted 57 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.