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Special Education in Illinois

Special Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Illinois

22,750 people in the state and 438,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Special Ed.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Illinois

Special Ed grads earn an average of $73,147 in the state and $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,217 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 56%.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,355 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,487 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,282 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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