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Special Education Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 859 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education 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 570
Bachelor’s Degree 212
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
7,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 27% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,918 Total Students

In their early career, NJCU grads earn an average salary of $43,504. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of students get financical aid.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $22,978. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $50,231 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
20,744 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,225. In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $45,279.

#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,484.

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,732 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,232. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 2% $73,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $65,700

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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