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Special Education at National Louis University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at National Louis University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

National Louis University is located in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 97 special education degrees were granted at National Louis University.

Studying Online at National Louis University

Distance learning is available at National Louis University. Of 8,915 students, 5,148 (58%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,078 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at National Louis University

Use these rankings to compare National Louis University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#16 of 19
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#26 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#36 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#266 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from National Louis University

Students who complete National Louis University’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	$53,332
2 years	$53,017
3 years	$57,588
4 years	$60,219
5 years	$69,716

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from National Louis University take home a median $60,219, compared with $57,362 for all National Louis University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at National Louis University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at National Louis University are 66% women (64) and 34% men (33).

Special Education Master’s Program at National Louis University

Among the 97 master’s special education degrees awarded at National Louis University, 66% were women (64) and 34% were men (33).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Hispanic / Latino	31
Black / African American	20
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 55% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at National Louis 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 National Louis University

This Special Education program at National Louis University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	97

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at National Louis University work across a variety of fields. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.