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. See how NEIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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NEIU ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU earn a median of $62,174 a year. This is higher than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
Learn more about NEIU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at NEIU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
The special education program at NEIU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 58 |
NEIU awarded 58 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).