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 Elmhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Elmhurst was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #19 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elmhurst University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Elmhurst. This makes it the #483 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Elmhurst paid an average of $1,172 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,258 | $41,258 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,858 | $11,858 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,710 | $4,710 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Elmhurst in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Elmhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elmhurst University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Elmhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 51 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 36 |
| General Education | 12 |
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