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Special Education at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 special education graduations were recorded at Syracuse University.

Online & Distance Learning at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 103
Best Value	New York	#47 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 491
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#478 of 486

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 103
Best Value	New York	#47 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 491
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#478 of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#14 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 103
Best Value	New York	#47 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#86 of 491
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 103
Best Value	Nationwide	#478 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse 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	$53,026
2 years	$55,900
3 years	$55,128
4 years	$60,354
5 years	$62,248

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $60,354, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Syracuse University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Syracuse University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Syracuse University are 97% women (63) and 3% men (2).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 31 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 97% were women (30) and 3% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 32% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Among the 33 master’s special education graduates at Syracuse University, 97% were women (32) and 3% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Among the 1 doctoral special education graduates at Syracuse University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Syracuse University

This Special Education program at Syracuse University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	1
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities	1
Teaching for Speech Impaired	28
Early Childhood Special Education	10
Elementary Special Education	24
Secondary Special Education	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.