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Special Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Special Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 special education degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 103
Best Value New Jersey #8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #21 of 491
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #57 of 103
Best Value Nationwide #377 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $55,579
2 years $54,585
3 years $55,300
4 years $61,114
5 years $62,726

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick report median earnings of $61,114, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 79% women (45) and 21% men (12).

Special Education Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Among the 55 master’s special education graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 80% were women (44) and 20% were men (11).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 7
Asian 3
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Of the 2 doctoral special education degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

Rutgers University-New Brunswick gender breakdown of Special Education Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Minority students account for 50% of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 19%.*

*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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

This Special Education program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 57

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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