by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Niagara University. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #33 out of 44 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Niagara University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #198 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 198 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 32 of 51 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 of 105 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at Niagara University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 180 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Niagara University awarded 180 master’s degrees in special education.
Niagara University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #33 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Niagara University are White. Approximately 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Niagara University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Niagara University granted 172 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (95%).
Niagara University granted 6 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Niagara University granted 2 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Niagara University handed out 1 professional certificate degree in special education.
Niagara University is not currently ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in special education from Niagara University identified as women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at Niagara University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Niagara University with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Niagara University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Niagara University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 28 |