by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Dominican compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Dominican holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #133 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
During the most recent reporting year, Dominican University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,950 | $38,328 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
Find out more about Dominican tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Dominican identified as women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Dominican were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Dominican are White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dominican University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Dominican University.
This special education program at Dominican offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 |
Dominican awarded 15 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).