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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Buffalo State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #38 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Buffalo State. This makes it the #120 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,151 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Buffalo State make a median salary of $47,038. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $22,610 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Buffalo State.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Buffalo State in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Buffalo State. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Buffalo State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 188 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 132 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 45 |
| Multilingual Education | 13 |
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