by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Aurora ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Aurora University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Aurora. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Aurora go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,921 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Aurora make a median salary of $50,218. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Aurora University.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Aurora in 2020-2021, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 104 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 103 |
| Instructional Media Design | 29 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 13 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |
