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Special Ed in New Jersey

Special Ed Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 791 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 536
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 95
Post-Master’s Certificate 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 28,380 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $70,630, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,659. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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123 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public school has an average net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,946.

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#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,005.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,333. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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Special Ed Careers in NJ

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $64,080
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Special Education Teachers 7% $59,770
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,633
Educational Administration 1,107
Teacher Education Subject Specific 764
General Education 702
Student Counseling 448
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 62
Multilingual Education 45

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