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Special Education Schools in New Jersey

660 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Special Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New Jersey

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 583
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 28,380 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $70,630, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,191. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#5

Rowan University

Glassboro
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

In their early career, William Paterson University grads earn an average salary of $43,130. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

#8

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,882. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,393 after earning their degree at this institution.

Special Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $64,080
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Special Education Teachers 7% $59,770
Special Education Professors 2% $73,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $65,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Educational Administration 1,107
Teacher Education Grade Specific 550
Student Counseling 448
General Education 366
Teacher Education Subject Specific 360
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 52
Multilingual Education 45

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