by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how SUNY Cortland ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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SUNY Cortland was ranked #38 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 38 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Cortland handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SUNY Cortland. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY Cortland paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,210 | $15,210 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,050 | $3,050 |
Learn more about SUNY Cortland tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from SUNY Cortland. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SUNY Cortland does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY Cortland Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Cortland make a median salary of $55,507 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from SUNY Cortland in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Cortland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Cortland with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at SUNY Cortland.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 314 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 148 |
| Educational Administration | 48 |
| Teaching English or French | 16 |
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