by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at EIU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for special education, placing at #234 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 234 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 16 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 of 73 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University conferred 13 master’s degrees in special education.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
EIU granted 13 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at EIU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 20 |