Compare 14 Special Education and Teaching. programs in New York. Average earnings: $52,817.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Special Education and Teaching tells a different story. Across 14 programs, earnings range from $37,229 to $70,824—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Manhattan College's Special Education and Teaching program leads with graduates earning $70,824, substantially above the $52,817 average. Pace University follows at $65,151, while SUNY Cortland delivers $61,537 with a larger cohort of 71 graduates and more selective 51% admission rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Manhattan College graduates borrow $26,000 and face just a 7.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, CUNY Medgar Evers College leads with an 11.5% family burden despite lower $49,413 earnings, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $70,824 | 29 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | High |
| #2 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $65,151 | 29 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #3 | $61,537 | 71 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $57,318 | 38 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #5 | $55,060 | 161 | $22,000 | Good | $26,471 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $52,403 | 11 | $24,250 | Good | $23,720 | Challenging |
| #7 | Molloy CollegePrivate | $50,736 | 39 | $27,000 | Manageable | $39,248 | High |
| #8 | $49,909 | 20 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Niagara UniversityPrivate | $49,632 | 19 | $25,475 | Manageable | $25,200 | High |
| #10 | $49,413 | 37 | $10,988 | Excellent | $10,068 | Good | |
| #11 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $48,839 | 28 | $24,250 | Manageable | $17,580 | Challenging |
| #12 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $47,057 | 12 | $26,000 | Manageable | $36,756 | High |
| #13 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | $44,330 | 31 | $14,997 | Good | $16,500 | Challenging |
| #14 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $37,229 | 44 | $19,500 | Challenging | $22,092 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
