Special Education at SUNY Buffalo State University
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY Buffalo State University sits in Buffalo, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 special education graduations were recorded at SUNY Buffalo State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at SUNY Buffalo State University
Many students take online classes at SUNY Buffalo State University. Among 6,188 students, 328 (5%) studied exclusively online and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University
Rankings can help you compare SUNY Buffalo State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #44 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University
Students who complete SUNY Buffalo State University’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,796 |
| 2 years | $41,608 |
| 3 years | $47,369 |
| 4 years | $51,440 |
| 5 years | $55,999 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University take home a median $51,440, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Special Education graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University is $22,610.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 81% women (52) and 19% men (12).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University
Among the 22 bachelor’s special education graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, below the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University
Among the 42 master’s special education degrees awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University, 86% were women (36) and 14% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at SUNY Buffalo State University
The Special Education program at SUNY Buffalo State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 22 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 9 |
| Elementary Special Education | 14 |
| Secondary Special Education | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at SUNY Buffalo State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.