by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Hofstra University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #10 out of 44 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Hofstra University highly for special education, placing at #75 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 75 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 12 of 51 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at Hofstra University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 47 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Hofstra University handed out 47 master’s degrees in special education.
Hofstra University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,870 | $70,870 |
| Fees | $716 | $716 |
Read more about Hofstra University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Hofstra University were White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hofstra University awarded 15 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%).
Hofstra University awarded 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 White (83%).
Hofstra University awarded 9 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
Hofstra University granted 6 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Hofstra University conferred 5 master’s completions in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Hofstra University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in special education.
Hofstra University is not currently ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in special education from Hofstra University were women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at Hofstra University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hofstra University with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hofstra University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).