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, and more. We've also included details on how DePaul ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at DePaul was ranked #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, DePaul University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in special ed from DePaul. This makes it the #105 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DePaul was $758 per credit hour 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 | $43,379 | $43,379 |
| Fees | $795 | $795 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,468 | $18,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,766 | $2,766 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from DePaul in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DePaul 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 DePaul Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at DePaul make a median salary of $67,561. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
The special ed program at DePaul awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from DePaul University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 DePaul University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 117 |
| Student Counseling | 68 |
| Educational Administration | 54 |
| Education Philosophy | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.