by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Florida State ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida State University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,341 a year. This is below $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Florida State, special education students accumulate a median of $22,709 in student loans. This is above $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
Read more about Florida State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Florida State University.
The special education program at Florida State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 7 |
Florida State conferred 10 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Florida State conferred 7 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).