by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University highly for special education, ranked #72 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 72 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 5 of 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,968 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, special education students borrow a median amount of $21,452 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 63 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 49 |
