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 #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $16,737 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Buffalo State. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Buffalo State make a median salary of $53,922. 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, 9% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 200 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 132 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 59 |
| Educational Administration | 49 |
| Teaching English or French | 11 |
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