Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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UCF ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Central Florida conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UCF were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at University of Central Florida.
The special education program at UCF breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 86 |
UCF awarded 86 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).