by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Dominican U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Dominican U was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dominican University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Dominican U. This makes it the #180 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Dominican U paid an average of $1,239 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,194 | $37,194 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,552 | $12,552 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $850 | $850 |
Learn more about Dominican U tuition and fees.
Of the 3 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Dominican U in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Dominican U does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Dominican U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Dominican University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 42 |
| Teaching English or French | 34 |
| Multilingual Education | 11 |
| General Education | 1 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.