Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · SUNY Buffalo State University · Buffalo, NY

CIP 13.10

$16,737Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,096Median earnings 4 years after
$53,972Median earnings 5 years after
$19,450Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median of $16,737 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070). Median debt is $19,450, about 116% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$62,346$24,000
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$55,881$27,000
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn
$49,413$5,500
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury
$38,978$18,400
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo
$37,229$22,500
St. Joseph's University-New York
Brooklyn
$35,041$22,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University make?

The median salary is $16,737 one year after graduation and $53,972 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,450.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.