by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Concordia University Chicago. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Concordia University Chicago among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #96 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 96 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 8 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Concordia University Chicago, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Concordia University-Chicago conferred 30 master’s degrees in special education.
Concordia University Chicago is in the top 10% of the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
Among recent graduates, 3% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Concordia University Chicago were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Concordia University-Chicago with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Concordia University Chicago conferred 20 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Concordia University Chicago conferred 6 master’s degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Concordia University Chicago conferred 4 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Concordia University-Chicago awarded 8 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Concordia University Chicago has not been ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Concordia University Chicago are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Concordia University-Chicago with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Concordia University Chicago granted 6 graduate certificate 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 (100%).
Concordia University Chicago awarded 2 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Concordia University Chicago. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 2 |