Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how SUNY Old Westbury compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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SUNY Old Westbury is a solid choice among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #70 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, SUNY Old Westbury awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SUNY Old Westbury report a median salary of $44,330 a year. This is below $54,966, the median for all majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Old Westbury, special education students accumulate a median of $24,145 in student loans. This is higher than $20,402, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,352 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Old Westbury were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 26% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SUNY Old Westbury were White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Old Westbury with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at SUNY Old Westbury.
The special education program at SUNY Old Westbury offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 52 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 |
SUNY Old Westbury awarded 52 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
SUNY Old Westbury awarded 4 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).