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Special Education in Illinois

Special Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Illinois

There are 22,750 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Illinois

Special Ed grads earn an average of $73,147 in the state and $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,217 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,355 a year. The school admits about 73% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,487 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,282 a year. The school admits about 67% of applicants. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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