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Education in New York

Education Schools in New York

24,498 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Education is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12,836
Bachelor’s Degree 5,565
Post-Master’s Certificate 3,504
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3,504
Associate Degree 837
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 822
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 594
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 594
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 594
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 340
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 340

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: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in New York

There are 683,450 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in New York

In this state, education grads earn an average of $85,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,170.

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

1,713 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,790 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1.

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Hunter College

New York
1,183 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,296. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

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1,014 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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Touro College

New York
952 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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Queens College

Queens
909 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,921. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
837 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,700. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

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SUNY Cortland

Cortland
675 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,535.

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645 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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New York University

New York
627 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,462. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $67,020
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $61,800
Preschool Teachers 12% $38,890
Elementary School Teachers 5% $79,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Library Science 481

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