by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University highly for special education, ranked #81 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 81 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 7 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 49 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University conferred 49 master’s degrees in special education.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 91 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northern Illinois University granted 49 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 63 |