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2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois

20 Colleges in Illinois
529 Master's Degrees
General Special Education is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #9 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 20 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 529 master's degrees in general special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Special Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois The teaching students with disabilities master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general special education students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The teaching students with disabilities school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Special Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Special Education in Illinois

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general special education.

10 Top Illinois Schools for a Master's in Teaching Students with Disabilities

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Illinois State University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in general special education. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Illinois State University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you want to pursue a master's degree in general special education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
45 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general special education has to check out DePaul University. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from DePaul University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Annual Graduates

University of Illinois at Chicago is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in general special education. UIC is a very large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in general special education from University of Illinois at Chicago

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Lewis University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from National Louis University

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Dominican University
River Forest, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in general special education from Dominican University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in general special education from Concordia University, Chicago

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Aurora University

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Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

Located in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general special education from Trinity Christian College

Best General Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Special Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 494 286
Michigan 476 182
Indiana 375 365
Wisconsin 317 133

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One of 17 majors within the Special Education area of study, General Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Special Education & Teaching 13
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 12
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 2
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 2

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