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Education Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 25,395 students earned their Education degrees in NY.

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 14,332
Bachelor’s Degree 5,337
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3,535
Post-Master’s Certificate 3,535
Associate Degree 604
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 597
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 597
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 597
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 522
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 522
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 522
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 468
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 468

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: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 57.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The student to faculty ratio is 35 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

1,293 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,863 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Graduates earn an average $41,805 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

Hunter College

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,287 a year.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#5

Touro College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Queens College

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

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Brooklyn College

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

This public school has an average net price of $3,067. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

#8

SUNY Cortland

Cortland
675 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
6,832 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,289 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,805. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

#10

New York University

New York
627 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Education, Training, and Library Workers 27% $38,050
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Business Professors 25% $85,150
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 23% $45,520
Psychology Professors 23% $84,000
Education Administrators 23% $0
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $67,020
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $54,950
Economics Professors 19% $110,710
Political Science Professors 19% $103,150
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 19% $71,860
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000
Coaches and Scouts 18% $46,650
History Professors 18% $80,470
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460
Social Sciences Professors 18% $88,210
Sociology Professors 18% $79,180
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 18% $100,970
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Education Professors 18% $76,060
Mathematical Science Professors 17% $87,970
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $78,520
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Computer Science Professors 17% $88,190
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $65,170
Agricultural Sciences Professors 16% $90,070
Geography Professors 15% $78,480
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 15% $61,800
Multimedia Collections Specialists 15% $53,710
Instructional Coordinators 15% $64,630
Postsecondary Education Administrators 15% $106,450
Teachers 14% $0
Preschool Education Administrators 13% $68,290
Preschool Teachers 12% $38,890
Vocational Education Professors 10% $61,680
Teacher Assistants 9% $29,090
Librarians 8% $64,620
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570
Middle School Teachers 6% $80,790
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $73,430
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 6% $124,760
Special Education Professors 5% $77,400
Elementary School Teachers 5% $79,760
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $79,230
Technical Education High School Teachers 4% $72,800
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Social Sciences 17,106
Psychology 15,415
Communication & Journalism 9,731
History 2,677
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298
Library Science 481

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