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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UIC. This makes it the #66 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Online degrees for the UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UIC make a median salary of $73,322. 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 special ed majors earned their master's degree from UIC. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 128 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 |
| Educational Administration | 67 |
| Educational Assessment | 21 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
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