by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #25 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 25 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 2 of 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 194 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Illinois State University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,411 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois State University, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,436 in student loans. This is lower than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Illinois State University conferred 194 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 29 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 38 |
