by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NEIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NEIU highly for special education, placing at #91 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 91 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 6 of 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU earn a median of $62,174 a year. This is higher than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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Among recent graduates, 19% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NEIU awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (42%).
Graduate study is also available at NEIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 32 |