Special Education at Concordia University-Chicago
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Concordia University-Chicago sits in River Forest, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 special education graduations were recorded at Concordia University-Chicago.
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Studying Online at Concordia University-Chicago
Distance learning is available at Concordia University-Chicago. Among 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) studied exclusively online and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Concordia University-Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Concordia University-Chicago’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 19 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 73 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Concordia University-Chicago
Students who complete Concordia University-Chicago’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,253 |
| 2 years | $58,057 |
| 3 years | $60,306 |
| 4 years | $66,236 |
| 5 years | $76,075 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Concordia University-Chicago report median earnings of $66,236, compared with $69,450 for all Concordia University-Chicago graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Concordia University-Chicago are 95% women (38) and 5% men (2).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Of the 2 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
Special Education Master’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Among the 30 master’s special education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 97% were women (29) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Concordia University-Chicago
The Special Education program at Concordia University-Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 28 |
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 8 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Concordia University-Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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