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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #281 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #20 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from EIU. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $42,628. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,046 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from EIU in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 111 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 80 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 55 |
| Student Counseling | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
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