by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,968 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, special education students borrow a median amount of $21,452 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Northern Illinois University.
The special education program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 112 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 112 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).