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General Education Schools in New York

607 students earned General Education degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New York

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 356
Master’s Degree 171
Associate Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New York

5,590 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New York

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $88,580. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

In their early career, Niagara grads earn an average salary of $42,775. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,635. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $11,995. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#3

Adelphi University

Garden City
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,444. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Colgate University

Hamilton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,779 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,826. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,267 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,262. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Vassar. An average student at Vassar will pay a net price of $27,499. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,003. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,894 after earning their degree at this institution.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The Colleges. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Education Professors 18% $76,060

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