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Special Education Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 799 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 583
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Associate Degree 2

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: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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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
7,783 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,264 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $28,245.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,297.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,890 after earning their degree at this institution.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,498.

#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

#9

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $51,159 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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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