by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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University of Georgia is in the top 5% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #28 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia earn a median of $48,594 a year. This is below $65,444, the median for all majors at University of Georgia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Georgia, special education graduates take on a median debt of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,822, the typical median for all majors at University of Georgia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $30,272 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 5% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Georgia are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from University of Georgia identified as women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at University of Georgia are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Georgia.
The special education program at University of Georgia offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 55 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 3 |
University of Georgia awarded 55 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).
University of Georgia granted 3 completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).