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. We've also included details on how Lewis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Lewis. This makes it the #238 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 Lewis is $45,831. 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 Lewis, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,896 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Lewis paid an average of $1,094 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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The special ed program at Lewis awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lewis 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 Lewis Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Lewis make a median salary of $51,806. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at Lewis awarded 22 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| 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 Lewis University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 96 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 11 |
| Educational Administration | 11 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 |