by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, DePaul University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 45 students received their master’s degree in special ed from DePaul. This makes it the #105 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from DePaul make a median salary of $55,535 a year. 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 DePaul University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from DePaul in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DePaul are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 45 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from DePaul, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 56% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 132 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 109 |
| Student Counseling | 69 |
| Educational Administration | 42 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17 |
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