Here, 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. Also, learn how Northeastern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #220 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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Of the 12 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads 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 ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern Illinois University special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Northeastern Illinois University make a median salary of $69,073. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 56 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Northeastern Illinois University in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern Illinois University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 40 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 175 |
Educational Administration | 82 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 50 |
Student Counseling | 26 |
Teaching English or French | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.