by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from EIU. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $43,955. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,608 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
The special ed program at EIU awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois 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 | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the EIU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from EIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 90 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 63 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.