by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Adelphi ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Adelphi is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 353 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Adelphi. This makes it the #223 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Adelphi paid an average of $1,375 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,450 | $45,450 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $1,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,028 | $20,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,496 | $3,496 |
Learn more about Adelphi tuition and fees.
Adelphi does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Adelphi Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Adelphi make a median salary of $67,573 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Adelphi in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Adelphi are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Adelphi University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 111 |
| General Education | 84 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 40 |
| Teaching English or French | 39 |
| Multilingual Education | 27 |