by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at TCNJ. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks TCNJ as a strong choice for special education, placing at #26 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 26 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Jersey | 2 of 13 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 9 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at TCNJ, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 64 |
During the most recent reporting year, The College of New Jersey handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
TCNJ is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,673 a year. This is lower than $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TCNJ, special education students borrow a median amount of $25,228 in student loans. This is above $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ were White. About 73% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
TCNJ conferred 58 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
TCNJ awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at TCNJ. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 64 |
