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Elementary Special Education Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 1,246 students earned their Elementary Special Ed degrees in NY.

An Elementary Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Special Education Majors in New York

Elementary Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 885
Bachelor’s Degree 313
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48

Gender Distribution

In New York, a elementary special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary special ed majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Elementary Special Education Grads in New York

There are 18,790 people in the state and 185,190 people in the nation working in elementary special ed jobs.

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Wages for Elementary Special Education Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a elementary special ed grad in the state is $77,840, compared to a typical salary of $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer elementary special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Touro College

New York
275 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,853 a year. 43% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,259.

#2

Hunter College

New York
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,158. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. 94% of students get financical aid.

#3

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Molloy grads earn an average salary of $65,824. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. 59% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

#5

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#6

Queens College

Queens
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,538. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,469.

#7

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,067.

#8

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,007 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,425 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,109 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,913 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,147.

Elementary Special Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers elementary special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Special Education 1,466
Early Childhood Special Education 627
Secondary Special Education 584
Other Special Education & Teaching 132
Middle School Special Education 102
Teaching for Speech Impaired 36
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 31
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 25

View all majors related to Elementary Special Education

View Nationwide Elementary Special Education Report

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