by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Adelphi University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #5 out of 44 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Adelphi University highly for special education, ranked #17 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 17 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 2 of 51 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 105 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Adelphi University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 23 |
| Professional Certificate | 45 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Adelphi University handed out 23 master’s degrees in special education.
Adelphi University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Adelphi University were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Adelphi University conferred 12 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Adelphi University granted 6 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Adelphi University conferred 5 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, Adelphi University handed out 45 professional certificate degrees in special education.
Adelphi University has not been ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of special education professional certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at Adelphi University 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 Adelphi University with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Adelphi University granted 28 professional certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Adelphi University granted 16 professional certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Adelphi University conferred 1 professional certificate completion in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men.
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