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. See how University of South Florida USF stacks up against peers offering special education.
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University of South Florida USF is a solid choice among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #212 out of 339 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Florida | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Florida | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Florida conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida USF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,747 a year. This is below $58,776, the median for all majors at University of South Florida USF.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
Learn more about University of South Florida USF tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of South Florida USF are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at University of South Florida.
The special education program at University of South Florida USF offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 3 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 |
University of South Florida USF awarded 17 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of South Florida USF granted 3 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of South Florida USF conferred 1 completion in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).