by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a solid choice among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #198 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $43,409 a year. This is below $58,303, the median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, special education graduates take on a median debt of $22,875 in student loans. This is below $23,834, the typical median for all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,696 | $3,696 |
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Every one of the 22 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
This special education program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale granted 22 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%). Some of these were earned through distance education.