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General Education Schools in New York

607 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 102nd most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 356
Master’s Degree 171
Associate Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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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 an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a 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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Niagara University

Niagara University
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,775 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#2

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
10,724 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,646 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

#3

Adelphi University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 36% of the teachers are full time.

#4

LaGuardia Community College

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

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,444. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,591 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Colgate University

Hamilton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

50% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,779 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student loan default rate is 7.80% which is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262. 65% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at St. Lawrence. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,003. In their early career, St. Lawrence grads earn an average salary of $44,894.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The Colleges. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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 6,309
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5,484
Special Education 4,329
Educational Administration 3,715
Teaching English or French 1,034
Student Counseling 878
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 395

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