General Special Education at Mercy University
If you plan to study General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mercy University sits in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 general special education degrees were awarded at Mercy University.
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Studying Online at Mercy University
Many students take online classes at Mercy University. Among 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Mercy University
Rankings can help you compare Mercy University’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 36 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #118 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #151 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Special Education graduates at Mercy University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at Mercy University are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
General Special Education Master’s Program at Mercy University
Among the 16 master’s general special education graduates at Mercy University, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, above the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Those who complete General Special Education program at Mercy University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for General Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.