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Special Education Schools in New York

4,329 students earned Special Ed degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Special Education major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,329
Bachelor’s Degree 761
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 219
Post-Master’s Certificate 219
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in New York

There are 55,340 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in New York

Special Ed grads earn an average of $83,010 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Touro College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,259.

#2

Hunter College

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

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

261 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,012 Total Students

In their early career, SJC grads earn an average salary of $49,105. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Brooklyn College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,067. Graduates earn an average $43,178 after graduation.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,268. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,574 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Daemen College

Amherst
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Daemen College will pay a net price of $18,775.

#7

LIU Post

Brookville
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Molloy College

Rockville Centre
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,037. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,824 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

#10

Queens College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time.

Special Education Careers in NY

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $67,020
Interpreters and Translators 18% $64,460
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,570
Special Education Professors 5% $77,400
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $79,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Teacher Education Grade Specific 6,309
Teacher Education Subject Specific 5,484
Educational Administration 3,715
Teaching English or French 1,034
Student Counseling 878
General Education 604
Instructional Media Design 414
Multilingual Education 395

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