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Elementary Special Ed in New York

Elementary Special Ed Schools in New York

1,252 students earned Elementary Special Ed degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Elementary Special Ed is the 49th most popular major in the state out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Special Ed Majors in New York

Elementary Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 859
Bachelor’s Degree 331
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, a elementary special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary special ed majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.3%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Elementary Special Ed Grads in New York

18,790 people in the state and 185,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary special ed.

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Wages for Elementary Special Ed Jobs in New York

Elementary Special Ed grads earn an average of $77,840 in the state and $63,110 nationwide.

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

#1

Touro College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. An average student at Touro will pay a net price of $23,068. 89% of students get financical aid.

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#2

Hunter College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,296.

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#3

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. An average student at Molloy will pay a net price of $27,519. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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#4

SUNY Cortland

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SUNY Cortland will pay a net price of $19,535. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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#5

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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#6

Queens College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC.

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#7

Brooklyn College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. A typical student attending Brooklyn College will pay a net price of $3,700.

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#8

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,007 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at SUNY Old Westbury. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,639.

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SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,109 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,598. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $41,004. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Elementary Special Ed Careers in NY

Some of the careers elementary special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
General Special Education 1,466
Early Childhood Special Education 627
Secondary Special Education 584
Other Special Education & Teaching 132
Middle School Special Education 102
Teaching for Speech Impaired 36
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities 31
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 25

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