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Special Education Schools in New York

3,568 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,329
Post-Master’s Certificate 219
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New York

There are 55,340 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New York

Special Ed grads earn an average of $83,010 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Touro College

New York
635 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,259. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,853 a year.

#2

Hunter College

New York
360 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,158. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
244 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,067.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Pace University grads earn an average salary of $50,574. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Daemen College

Amherst
187 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $45,662 after graduation.

#6

LIU Post

Brookville
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,012 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,105 a year. An average student at SJC will pay a net price of $15,725.

#9

Queens College

Queens
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $3,469.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation. An average student at STJ will pay a net price of $27,210.

Special Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $67,020
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570
Special Education Professors 5% $77,400
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $79,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,114
Educational Administration 3,708
Teacher Education Subject Specific 3,510
Teaching English or French 979
Student Counseling 878
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 354
Curriculum & Instruction 299

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