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Special Education at William Paterson University of New Jersey

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what William Paterson University of New Jersey. Get started with the following essential facts.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is located in Wayne, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 special education degrees were awarded at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Studying Online at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Many students take online classes at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Of 9,942 students, 4,744 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,838 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Rankings can help you compare William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#5 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#8 of 13
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#28 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#245 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey

Those who finish William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,576
2 years	$59,722
5 years	$71,625

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 85% women (67) and 15% men (12).

Special Education Master’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Of the 43 master’s special education graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 88% were women (38) and 12% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	34
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, lower 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey

This Special Education program at William Paterson University of New Jersey offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	79

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at William Paterson University of New Jersey pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.