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Special Education and Teaching at SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,978/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 21.3x earnings multiple (9.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$737K	$713K	$648K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.0x	21.3x	19.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.1x	9.7x	8.9x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	61

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,516

Out-of-state: $73,156 (9.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,600

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,400

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,312

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,978/yr, Special Education and Teaching graduates from SUNY Old Westbury land near the $44,105 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 21.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Special Education and Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $18,400 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

SUNY Old Westbury ranks #35 among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $38,978-to-$68,312 earnings arc over five years reflects a 75% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About SUNY Old Westbury

With 85% of applicants admitted, SUNY Old Westbury prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,945 students in Old Westbury, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 47% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Special Education and Teaching at SUNY Old Westbury?

At 52/100, SUNY Old Westbury's Special Education and Teaching program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Special Education and Teaching at SUNY Old Westbury?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is SUNY Old Westbury one of the best schools for Special Education and Teaching?

Among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, SUNY Old Westbury's #35 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →