Special Education at CUNY Hunter College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Hunter College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Hunter College is in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 338 special education graduations were recorded at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Hunter College’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 103 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #30 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Students who complete CUNY Hunter College’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,314 |
| 2 years | $66,152 |
| 3 years | $70,626 |
| 4 years | $76,938 |
| 5 years | $85,456 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $76,938, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at CUNY Hunter College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 79% women (268) and 21% men (70).
Special Education Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Of the 316 master’s special education degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 80% were women (252) and 20% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 130 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 91 |
| Black / African American | 46 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than 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 CUNY Hunter College
This Special Education program at CUNY Hunter College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at CUNY Hunter College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, 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.