by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UIUC. This makes it the #223 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,922 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UIUC. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIUC does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $62,249 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 special ed majors earned their master's degree from UIUC. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 282 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 99 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 62 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
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