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General Education in New York

General Education Schools in New York

724 General Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 117th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 351
Master’s Degree 203
Associate Degree 144
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 35.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New York

In this state, there are 5,590 people employed in jobs related to a general education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $88,580, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

An average student at Niagara will pay a net price of $18,135. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,091. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at SUNY Empire.

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#3

Adelphi University

Garden City
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,501. 97% of students get financical aid.

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#4

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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#5

Colgate University

Hamilton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
3,054 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 $24,052. 46% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,462.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. An average student at STAC will pay a net price of $21,894.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. 86% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private school has an average net price of $35,701.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,256. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,319 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $28,344.

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General Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

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

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