by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how TCNJ ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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TCNJ is in the top 1% of the country for special education. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the most recent reporting year, The College of New Jersey handed out 66 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,673 a year. This is lower than $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TCNJ, special education students borrow a median amount of $25,228 in student loans. This is above $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
Learn more about TCNJ tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ 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 The College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at TCNJ are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at The College of New Jersey.
The special education program at TCNJ offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 122 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 8 |
TCNJ conferred 122 completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
TCNJ awarded 8 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).