by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SUNY Cortland ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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SUNY Cortland is in the top 10% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #25 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, State University of New York at Cortland awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY Cortland earn a median of $60,447 a year. This is above $55,027, the median for all majors at SUNY Cortland.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Cortland are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from State University of New York at Cortland with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SUNY Cortland are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from State University of New York at Cortland with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at State University of New York at Cortland.
This special education program at SUNY Cortland offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 98 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 8 |
SUNY Cortland conferred 98 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
SUNY Cortland granted 8 completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).