by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #21 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SIUE. This makes it the #384 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUE is $37,104. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,850 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Of the 24 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SIUE, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from SIUE. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 88 |
| Educational Administration | 61 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 13 |
| Instructional Media Design | 10 |
| Other Education | 7 |
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