by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at NEIU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NEIU highly for special education, placing at #103 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 103 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 9 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 73 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 32 master’s degrees in special education.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at NEIU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NEIU awarded 32 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NEIU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 26 |