General Special Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you plan to study General Special Education, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 general special education degrees were granted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Online Class Availability at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s General Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 351 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 404 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 351 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 404 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 351 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Special Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 86% women (43) and 14% men (7).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 32 bachelor’s general special education degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 7 master’s general special education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 11 doctoral general special education graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Those who complete General Special Education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.