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The Teachers College at Columbia University is a top ranked graduate school of education in New York, New York. It was established in 1887 by philanthropist Grace Hoadley Dodge and philosopher Nicholas Murray Butler. The university was founded with the intention to provide a new kind of schooling for teachers of the poor children of New York City.
U.S. News & World Report's 2009 edition ranked the Teachers College at Columbia University the No. 4 Graduate School of Education in the United States. The college offers an array of degrees and certificates in education. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations, which include the Association of Multilingual Education Scholars, the Organizational Leadership Association and the Student Advocates for the Arts.
New York, NY is home to Teachers College At Columbia University. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Teachers College At Columbia University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Teachers College At Columbia University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Teachers College At Columbia University has 4,996 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Teachers College is dedicated to promoting equity and excellence in education and overcoming the gap in educational access and achievement between the most and least advantaged groups in this country. Through programs of teaching, research, and service, the College draws upon the expertise of a diverse community of faculty in education, psychology, and health, as well as students and staff from across the country and around the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Teachers College At Columbia University
525 W 120th St
New York, NY 10027
General Phone: (212) 678-3000
http://www.tc.columbia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,146 | educational administration, comparative education, English teaching, music teaching, math teaching, reading teaching, ESL instruction, health teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 396 | psychology courses, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, school psychology, educational psychology, child psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 127 | speech and rhetoric, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, social services, political science, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 39 | various nursing |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 24 | various performing arts, dance |
| Family and Social Work | 17 | food and nutrition |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer support |
| Media | 9 | media studies |
| Science | 7 | exercise physiology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Teachers College At Columbia University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,565 | 60 |
| Doctor's degree | 214 | 54 |
In 2007-2008, Teachers College At Columbia University had a total enrollment of 4,996 students (3,521 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 32% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Teachers College At Columbia University offers campus housing for 600 of its 3,521 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 8,500 |
Financial Aid:
Teachers College At Columbia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 397900)
Teachers College At Columbia University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 60 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $140,734 | 35 | $133,077 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $103,579 | 30 | $101,755 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $89,840 | 20 | $75,503 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,482 | 14 | $37,110 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $60,802 | 25 | $63,888 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $112,792 | 125 | $91,228 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
International and Comparative Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Educational Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Teachers College At Columbia University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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