Special Education at College of Staten Island CUNY
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at College of Staten Island CUNY. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Staten Island CUNY sits in Staten Island, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 special education degrees were awarded at College of Staten Island CUNY.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Staten Island CUNY
Online coursework is an option at College of Staten Island CUNY. Among 11,033 students, 832 (8%) studied exclusively online and 4,153 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at College of Staten Island CUNY
Use these rankings to compare College of Staten Island CUNY’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 103 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from College of Staten Island CUNY
Students who complete College of Staten Island CUNY’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,127 |
| 2 years | $61,888 |
| 3 years | $69,110 |
| 4 years | $74,360 |
| 5 years | $85,086 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from College of Staten Island CUNY earn a median of $74,360, compared with $58,992 for all College of Staten Island CUNY graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at College of Staten Island CUNY, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at College of Staten Island CUNY are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
Special Education Master’s Program at College of Staten Island CUNY
Among the 38 master’s special education graduates at College of Staten Island CUNY, 92% were women (35) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at College of Staten Island CUNY.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at College of Staten Island CUNY, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at College of Staten Island CUNY
This Special Education program at College of Staten Island CUNY offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 2 |
| Elementary Special Education | 32 |
| Secondary Special Education | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at College of Staten Island CUNY pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.