College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University

12 Bachelor's Degrees
21 Master's Degrees
#198 Overall Quality
The Special Education major is part of the education program at Northeastern Illinois University.

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.

Go directly to any of the following sections:

Special Education Degrees Available at Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University Special Ed Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 105
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 158
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 172
Best Special Education Schools 198

Popularity of Special Ed at Northeastern Illinois University

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.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from Northeastern Illinois University Cost?

$12,383 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Northeastern Illinois University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.

Northeastern Illinois University Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

undefined

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.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 2
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Northeastern Illinois University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

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.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

undefined

Northeastern Illinois University Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

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.

undefined

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.

undefined
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 40
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Special Ed Student Diversity at Northeastern Illinois University

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 175
Educational Administration 82
Teacher Education Subject Specific 50
Student Counseling 26
Teaching English or French 19

View All Special Education Related Majors >

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options