by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 41 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #56 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 56 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 6 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 73 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 33 master’s degrees in special education.
UIC ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UIC are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UIC granted 33 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (39%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 1 doctoral degree in special education.
UIC is not yet ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from UIC identified as women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at UIC were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC awarded 1 doctoral degree in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).