Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Adelphi University stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University earn a median of $72,825 a year. This is above $72,786, the median for all majors at Adelphi University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,860 | $46,784 |
| Fees | $1,991 | $1,991 |
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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 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Adelphi University.
The special education program at Adelphi University includes the following concentrations:
Adelphi University awarded 40 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 largest share of these graduates were White (70%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Adelphi University conferred 21 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Adelphi University granted 7 completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
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