by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #425 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WIU. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,193 a year. 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 WIU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,986 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 Western Illinois University.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from WIU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from WIU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 100 |
| Educational Administration | 71 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 23 |
| Instructional Media Design | 13 |
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