We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Syracuse University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Syracuse University highly for special education, coming in at #71 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 71 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New York | 13 of 50 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at Syracuse University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Syracuse University conferred 31 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Syracuse University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,354 a year. This is lower than $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 3% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Syracuse University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Syracuse University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (43%).
Graduate study is also available at Syracuse University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 1 |