by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering special education.
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During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 8 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,173 a year. This is below $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, special education students borrow a median amount of $25,986 in student loans. This is below $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Read more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from Western Illinois University identified as women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Western Illinois University.
The special education program at Western Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 |
Western Illinois University granted 16 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%). Some of these were earned through distance education.