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Special Education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Special Education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville sits in Edwardsville, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 special education degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #6 of 19
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #14 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #18 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #42 of 73
Best Value Nationwide #159 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #308 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,104
2 years $36,176
3 years $39,006
4 years $39,228
5 years $43,701

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $39,228, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $19,850.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 100% women (18) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 18 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Minority students account for 22% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, above the national average of 20%.*

*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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

This Special Education program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 18

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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