by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for general special education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 434 bachelor's degrees in general special education to qualified students.
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The teaching students with disabilities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general special education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general special education.
Illinois State University is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general special education. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Illinois State University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general special education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Loyola University Chicago is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general special education. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Loyola University Chicago
Northern Illinois University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general special education. NIU is a large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Northern Illinois University
Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Lewis University
Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Northeastern Illinois University
EIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Charleston.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Eastern Illinois University
Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Roosevelt University
Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Located in the large suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general special education from Trinity Christian College
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General Special Education is one of 17 different types of Special Education programs to choose from.
