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 Hofstra ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Hofstra is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 353 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Hofstra. This makes it the #116 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hofstra was $1,825 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,335 | $54,335 |
| Fees | $1,115 | $1,115 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,720 | $17,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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Hofstra 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 Hofstra Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Hofstra make a median salary of $76,264. 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 37 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Hofstra in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hofstra are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Hofstra University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 163 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 83 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.