by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Manhattan ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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Manhattan is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Manhattan College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Manhattan. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Manhattan, special ed students borrow a median amount of $44,988 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Manhattan was $1,360 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 | $46,100 | $46,100 |
| Fees | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,440 | $18,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Learn more about Manhattan tuition and fees.
Of the 26 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Manhattan, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Manhattan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Manhattan special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Manhattan Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Manhattan make a median salary of $76,455 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 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Manhattan in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Manhattan College with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Manhattan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 18 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 11 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
| Educational Administration | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.