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Master's Degree in Elementary Special Education

Master’s Degrees in Elementary Special Education

1,076 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 44 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in elementary special ed. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 34% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% of elementary special ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Elementary Special Ed Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,076 people earned their master's degree in elementary special ed. This earns it the #143 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary special ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,076
Graduate Certificate 69

Earnings of Elementary Special Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary special ed majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for elementary special ed students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in elementary special ed. About 88.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 121
Women 955
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The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary special ed master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 58
Black or African American 123
Hispanic or Latino 164
White 677
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 46
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There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in elementary special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Touro College

New York, New York
274 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for elementary special ed students seekinga master's degree is Touro College. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Touro. Of these students, 87% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Hunter College

New York, New York
120 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Hunter. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#3

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
69 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Merrimack College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary special ed. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,636 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,208 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Merrimack. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Molloy College

Rockville Centre, New York
61 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Molloy College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary special ed. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Molloy. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#5

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
53 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Brooklyn College. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, New York
48 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Plattsburgh is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from SUNY Plattsburgh. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#7

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
46 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Fordham U. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#8

Queens College

Queens, New York
45 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in elementary special ed. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from QC. About 97% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
39 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Staten Island CUNY is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from CSI. Of these students, 97% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
31 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from STJ. About 97% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

The City College of New York

New York, New York
23 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from CCNY. About 93% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Niagara University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Niagara. Of these students, 100% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Neumann University

Aston, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Neumann University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Neumann. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hofstra University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Hofstra. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oswego is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from SUNY Oswego. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Buffalo State. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Buffalo State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#16

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY Old Westbury. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from SUNY Old Westbury. Of these students, 85% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lehman College. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Lehman. Of these students, 73% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Adelphi University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in elementary special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from Adelphi. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
9 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is SUNY New Paltz. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in elementary special ed from SUNY New Paltz. About 79% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary special ed that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Special Education 14,052
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 1,191
Early Childhood Special Education 892
Other Special Education & Teaching 582
Secondary Special Education 477

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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