Best Online Special Education Programs in Edgewater, FL (2026)

Edgewater, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. Edgewater has a population of about 23,314. Median household income is $58,805 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Secondary School at a median $61,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Special Education Schools to Edgewater

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Edgewater, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Edgewater city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Edgewater. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL 17.0 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 59.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,096
Avg net price $7,177/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 17.2 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $41,272/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL 17.2 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $18,725/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL 18.1 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 35.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,518
Avg net price $12,030/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,794
Out‑of‑state$14,794
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 22.4 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Daytona College

Ormond Beach, FL 22.9 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,422
Avg net price $28,706/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL 26.6 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 61.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,733
Avg net price $8,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,122
Out‑of‑state$11,447
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 29.4 miles from Edgewater BOC Score 80.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida special education page.


Special Education Wages Near Edgewater

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,850
Special Education Teacher, Middle School$60,440
Special Education Teacher, Secondary School$61,510
Special Education Teacher, Preschool$58,240

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Edgewater at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,314Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,805Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

Other Edgewater-Area Cities With Special Education Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited special education schools are near Edgewater, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Edgewater. The closest is Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL (17.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Flagler College (68.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying special education roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles in Florida are: Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($61,510), Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($60,440), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($58,850). Wages for Edgewater workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in New Smyrna Beach instead of Edgewater?

New Smyrna Beach, FL is 4.5 miles from Edgewater and has its own set of local special education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Edgewater an affordable place to study special education?

Edgewater’s median household income of $58,805 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edgewater while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


Learn More About Special Education Programs

Other Programs Available in Edgewater

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Edgewater:

Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.