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Special Ed in New Jersey

Special Ed Schools in New Jersey

791 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Special Ed major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 536
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Post-Master’s Certificate 95
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in New Jersey

There are 28,380 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in New Jersey

Special Ed grads earn an average of $70,630 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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123 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,406.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 82% of students get financical aid.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $30,005. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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Special Ed Careers in NJ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $64,080
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Special Education Teachers 7% $59,770
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,633
Educational Administration 1,107
Teacher Education Subject Specific 764
General Education 702
Student Counseling 448
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 62
Multilingual Education 45

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