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Special Education Schools in New York

In <nil>, 4,242 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NY.

In this state, Special Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,144
Bachelor’s Degree 854
Post-Master’s Certificate 232
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 232
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New York

55,340 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New York

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $83,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Touro College

New York
645 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,222 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $22,550.

#2

Hunter College

New York
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
24,099 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,281 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,124. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,687 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
15,938 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,145 a year.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
13,479 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,152 a year.

#6

Daemen College

Amherst
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,642 Total Students

An average student at Daemen College will pay a net price of $19,883. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

#7

LIU Post

Brookville
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,191 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,460. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
15,031 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, CCNY grads earn an average salary of $46,743. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#9

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,910 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Molloy grads earn an average salary of $69,985. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Molloy.

#10

Queens College

Queens
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,772 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

Special Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $67,020
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570
Special Education Professors 5% $77,400
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $79,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 6,309
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5,484
Educational Administration 3,715
Teaching English or French 1,034
Student Counseling 878
General Education 604
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 395

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