by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of special education. Combined, these schools handed out 10 doctor's degrees in special education to qualified students.
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The special ed doctor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 special education students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Special Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for special education students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in special education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
It's difficult to beat Illinois State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. Located in the midsize suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in special education from Illinois State University
It's difficult to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in special education. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a doctorate in special education from University of Illinois at Chicago
Explore all the Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Special Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 345 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 71 |
| General Education | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 26 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Other Education | 14 |
| Instructional Media Design | 10 |
| Education Philosophy | 9 |
| Educational Assessment | 6 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 5 |
