Special Education at Governors State University
Every special education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the special ed program at Governors State University stacks up to those at other schools.GSU is located in University Park, Illinois and has a total student population of 4,650.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
GSU Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
GSU Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at GSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Governors State University.
GSU Special Education Master’s Program
In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of degree recipients. That is 28% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
Special Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Governors State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 2 |
Related Majors
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
- Instructional Media Design
- Student Counseling
- Educational Administration
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Governors State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 9,670 | $63,740 |
| Special Education Professors | 8,440 | $69,840 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 3,420 | $63,330 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 1,970 | $46,320 |
| Special Education Preschool Teachers | 960 | $57,280 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By User:Astuishin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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