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 Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, Syracuse came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Syracuse. This makes it the #141 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Syracuse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,881 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Syracuse was $2,669 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.In State Out of State Tuition $61,310 $61,310 Fees $1,751 $1,751 Books and Supplies $1,690 $1,690 On Campus Room and Board $18,444 $18,444 On Campus Other Expenses $1,952 $1,952
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The special ed program at Syracuse awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Syracuse make a median salary of $60,047 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Syracuse in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 90 |
| Educational Administration | 35 |
| Instructional Media Design | 30 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
| General Education | 22 |
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