Here is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Dominican. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Dominican as a strong choice for special education, placing at #226 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 226 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 15 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 73 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Dominican, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Dominican University handed out 12 master’s degrees in special education.
Dominican ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Dominican are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Dominican awarded 12 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Dominican. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 3 |