Special Education at Loyola University Chicago
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 special education degrees were awarded at Loyola University Chicago.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Loyola University Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Loyola University Chicago are 82% women (14) and 18% men (3).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University Chicago
Among the 3 bachelor’s special education graduates at Loyola University Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 Loyola University Chicago
This Special Education program at Loyola University Chicago offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Loyola University Chicago pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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