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General Education Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 607 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 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 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: 4.8%
  • 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 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
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,635. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,775 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

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

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, SUNY Empire grads earn an average salary of $42,646. 23% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Adelphi University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,140. Graduates earn an average $56,611 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

#4

LaGuardia Community College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. A typical student attending LaGuardia will pay a net price of $7,444. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

#5

Colgate University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. 92% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Colgate will pay a net price of $27,775.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,267 after graduation. An average student at STAC will pay a net price of $20,826.

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

86% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,262.

#6

Vassar College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,499.

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

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,894 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,764. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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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