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Special Education at Northern Illinois University

40 Bachelor's Degrees
60 Master's Degrees
#128 Overall Quality
The Special Education major is part of the education program at Northern Illinois University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.

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Special Education Degrees Available at NIU

NIU Special Ed Rankings

The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 53
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 124
Best Special Education Schools 128
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 137

Popularity of Special Ed at NIU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in special ed from NIU. This makes it the #73 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Special Ed Graduates from NIU Make?

$46,578 Bachelor's Median Salary
$60,274 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $46,578. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from NIU Cost?

$12,506 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,792 $9,792
Fees $2,714 $2,714
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
On Campus Room and Board $12,800 $12,800
On Campus Other Expenses $2,836 $2,836

Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.

NIU Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from NIU in 2022, 33% were men and 68% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 23
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Does NIU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $60,274 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.

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NIU Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 16% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

NIU Special Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern Illinois University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 135
Teacher Education Subject Specific 127
Educational Administration 107
Student Counseling 50
Instructional Media Design 33

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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