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 WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at WIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WIU. This makes it the #364 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 WIU is $46,729. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from WIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from WIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU 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 Western Illinois 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 | 7 |
| 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 Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 71 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.