Here is an overview of the graduate program in special education at DePaul University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 41 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DePaul University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #44 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 44 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 4 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at DePaul University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 41 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, DePaul University conferred 41 master’s degrees in special education.
DePaul University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,716 | $53,716 |
| Fees | $342 | $342 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at DePaul University are Black or African American. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
DePaul University granted 41 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (66%).
Undergraduate study is also available at DePaul University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 7 |