by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at City. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, City as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #74 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 74 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 11 of 51 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 27 of 105 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY City College awarded 127 master’s degrees in special education.
City is in the top 15% of the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at City were Hispanic or Latino. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
City conferred 73 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (77%).
City conferred 54 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in junior high/middle school special education programs in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (54%).
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY City College conferred 30 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
City ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at City are Black or African American. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
City conferred 27 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (30%).
City granted 2 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
City granted 1 graduate certificate completion in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).