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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Illinois State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Illinois State is in the top 1% of the country for special ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Illinois State. This makes it the #211 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $48,358. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,510 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Illinois State is $201 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
Learn more about Illinois State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Illinois State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Illinois State make a median salary of $56,893. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from Illinois State. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| 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 Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 471 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 190 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 60 |
| Educational Administration | 59 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.