by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SIUE. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SIUE as a strong choice for special education, ranked #262 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 262 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 16 of 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
SIUE ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at SIUE earn a median of $39,228 a year. This is lower than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SIUE, special education students borrow a median amount of $19,850 in student loans. This is below $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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All of the 18 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from SIUE identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE were White. Roughly 78% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUE conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
