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. 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 #328 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 180% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Northeastern Illinois University make a median salary of $55,083. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% 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, 57% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 134 |
| Educational Administration | 93 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 62 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |
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