by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Niagara University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Niagara University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #177 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 177 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 32 of 50 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 62 of 102 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at Niagara University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 180 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Niagara University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Niagara University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Niagara University report a median salary of $50,865 a year. This is above $50,690, the median for all majors at Niagara University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Niagara University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,208, the typical median for all majors at Niagara University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,400 | $37,190 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
Learn more about Niagara University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Niagara University were White. Approximately 89% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Niagara University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
Niagara University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Niagara University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 180 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
