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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SJC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SJC was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St. Joseph's College - New York handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SJC. This makes it the #24 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SJC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,041 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SJC, special ed students borrow a median amount of $32,996 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at SJC is $334 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at SJC paid an average of $1,095 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,825 | $33,825 |
| Fees | $710 | $710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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Of the 200 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from SJC in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Joseph's College - New York with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the SJC 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 SJC Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SJC make a median salary of $57,206 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 110 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from SJC in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SJC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Joseph's College - New York with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at St. Joseph’s College - New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 133 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 9 |
| Educational Administration | 4 |
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