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Special Education at Governors State University

If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Governors State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Governors State University is in University Park, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 special education degrees were awarded at Governors State University.

Studying Online at Governors State University

Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Among 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Governors State University

Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Governors State University

Those who finish Governors State University’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$48,935
3 years	$51,608
4 years	$58,256
5 years	$64,122

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Governors State University earn a median of $58,256, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Governors State University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Special Education Master’s Program at Governors State University

Among the 4 master’s special education graduates at Governors State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, above 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 Governors State University

This Special Education program at Governors State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Teaching for Multiple Disabilities	4

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Governors State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, 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.