by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Niagara ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Niagara was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Niagara University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Niagara. This makes it the #169 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Niagara paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,100 | $36,100 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
| Books and Supplies | $420 | $420 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,980 | $12,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Niagara 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 Niagara University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Niagara special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Niagara Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Niagara make a median salary of $53,815. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| 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 Niagara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 137 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 116 |
| Educational Administration | 54 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 46 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.