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 SUNY Old Westbury ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Old Westbury was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #26 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Old Westbury handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SUNY Old Westbury. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Old Westbury is $38,978. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Old Westbury paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $7,070 $16,980 Fees $1,309 $1,309 Books and Supplies $2,500 $2,500 On Campus Room and Board $13,440 $13,440 On Campus Other Expenses $1,960 $1,960
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Of the 42 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNY Old Westbury, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Old Westbury 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 SUNY Old Westbury Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from SUNY Old Westbury. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Old Westbury are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 SUNY Old Westbury.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 82 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 58 |
| Multilingual Education | 9 |
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