Graduate Certificates in Elementary Special Education
Education Levels of Elementary Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 69 people earned their graduate certificate in elementary special ed. This earns it the #268 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in elementary special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,076 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 602 |
| Graduate Certificate | 69 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Elementary Special Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for elementary special ed majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for elementary special ed majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in elementary special ed. About 87.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 60 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of elementary special ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Elementary Special Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 19 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in elementary special ed. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
Adelphi University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from Adelphi. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from QC. Of these students, 86% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from Hunter. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Granite State College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary special ed. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from GSC.
The 5th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The City College of New York. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from CCNY. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for elementary special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from Drexel.
Hofstra University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in elementary special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from Hofstra.
Lehman College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in elementary special ed. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in elementary special ed from Lehman. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to elementary special ed that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 1,657 |
| Teaching for Autism | 670 |
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 252 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 220 |
| Secondary Special Education | 209 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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