by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Buffalo State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Buffalo State was ranked #217 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #17 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buffalo State handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Buffalo State. This makes it the #119 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Buffalo State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,654 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Buffalo State, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $17,458 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at Buffalo State is $169 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Buffalo State paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 128 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Buffalo State in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Buffalo State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buffalo State with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Buffalo State does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program 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 grade specific ed program at Buffalo State make a median salary of $42,663. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 69 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Buffalo State, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Buffalo State.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 132 |
| Special Education | 72 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 59 |
| Educational Administration | 49 |
| Teaching English or French | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.