by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #23 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 23 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 3 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 194 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University conferred 29 master’s degrees in special education.
Illinois State University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 75 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois State University granted 29 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in special education.
Illinois State University is not yet ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at Illinois State University are Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 38 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Illinois State University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois State University granted 16 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
Illinois State University conferred 12 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Illinois State University granted 10 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Illinois State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 194 |