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, and more. We've also included details on how Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 92% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Elmhurst. This makes it the #483 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Elmhurst University.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst 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 | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Elmhurst in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 47 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 23 |
| General Education | 13 |
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