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General Education Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 199 students earned their Education degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 94th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New York

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In New York, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New York

There are 5,590 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New York

Education grads earn an average of $88,580 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Adelphi University

Garden City
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $56,611 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,262.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 97% of students get financical aid. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,663 Total Students

An average student at Mount Saint Vincent will pay a net price of $20,025. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,340. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#5

Le Moyne College

Syracuse
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,409 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $15,093. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,213 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 76% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
599 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $20,634.

General Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Education Professors 18% $76,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,114
Educational Administration 3,708
Special Education 3,568
Teacher Education Subject Specific 3,510
Teaching English or French 979
Student Counseling 878
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 354

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