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General Education Schools in New York

In <nil>, 766 students earned their Education degrees in NY.

In this state, General Education is the 7th most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 387
Master’s Degree 193
Associate Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.3%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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 education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New York

In this state, 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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,708 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Niagara. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,710 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
9,462 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. 86% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,960 a year.

#3

Adelphi University

Garden City
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,520 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Adelphi. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $60,750 after graduation.

#4

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,919 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, LaGuardia grads earn an average salary of $32,976.

#5

Colgate University

Hamilton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,176 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $39,565. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at NYU.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,026 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. In their early career, STAC grads earn an average salary of $41,028. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,105.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

#6

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,516 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,562 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $35,236.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,020.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,684 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

General Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 6,309
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5,484
Special Education 4,329
Educational Administration 3,715
Teaching English or French 1,034
Student Counseling 878
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 395

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