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Special Education Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 1,088 students earned their Special Ed degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Illinois

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 536
Bachelor’s Degree 491
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 25,340 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $57,280, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,315 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $38,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $52,246 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $29,537. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,285. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
8,608 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $41,743. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
985 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

Special Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
Special Education Teachers 5% $49,880
Special Education Professors 4% $64,850
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,650
Special Education Preschool Teachers 3% $56,600
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Educational Administration 1,825
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
General Education 453
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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