by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how TCNJ ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, TCNJ came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 6 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in special ed from TCNJ. This makes it the #57 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TCNJ, special ed students borrow a median amount of $50,449 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from TCNJ make a median salary of $64,759 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 special ed majors earned their master's degree from TCNJ. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 181 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 120 |
| Educational Administration | 87 |
| Teaching English or French | 52 |
| Multilingual Education | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.