Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$77,2042Dominican UniversityRiver Forest · Debt not reported$76,1423University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$74,2704Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest · Debt not reported$67,2375Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$65,7696National Louis UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$65,0837Saint Xavier UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$64,4218Aurora UniversityAurora · Debt not reported$64,1109Illinois State UniversityNormal · Debt not reported$62,10510Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$62,066
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $61,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,140–$78,810
- State employment
- 3,930
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $79,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,780–$104,990
- State employment
- 9,490
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $74,730
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,600–$86,700
- State employment
- 4,460
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $64,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,420–$79,110
- State employment
- 2,560
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $62,580
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,680–$80,360
- State employment
- 1,080
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $55,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $42,760–$69,010
- State employment
- 1,510
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DePaul University | Chicago | $77,204 | Not available |
| 2 | Dominican University | River Forest | $76,142 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $74,270 | Not available |
| 4 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | $67,237 | Not available |
| 5 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $65,769 | Not available |
| 6 | National Louis University | Chicago | $65,083 | Not available |
| 7 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago | $64,421 | Not available |
| 8 | Aurora University | Aurora | $64,110 | Not available |
| 9 | Illinois State University | Normal | $62,105 | Not available |
| 10 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $62,066 | Not available |
| 11 | Lewis University | Romeoville | $61,033 | Not available |
| 12 | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights | $54,758 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in Illinois
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $64,421 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. DePaul University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.