by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU stacks up against peers offering special education.
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EIU ranks competitively among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #268 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,887 a year. This is lower than $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,046 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Read more about EIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Eastern Illinois University.
This special education program at EIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 |
EIU granted 33 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).