by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at SUNY Cortland. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 44 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SUNY Cortland highly for special education, coming in at #71 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 71 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 10 of 51 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 26 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at SUNY Cortland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, State University of New York at Cortland conferred 18 master’s degrees in special education.
SUNY Cortland holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #22 out of 44 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SUNY Cortland are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from State University of New York at Cortland with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY Cortland granted 10 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
SUNY Cortland awarded 8 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at SUNY Cortland. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 88 |