Special Education and Teaching at National Louis University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Special Education and Teaching bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | $46,205* | — | $25,000* | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $51,922* | $61,326 | $18,925* | 0.36 |
| Trinity Christian College | $48,840* | $47,999 | $35,611* | 0.73 |
| Illinois State University | $48,358* | $49,411 | $20,436* | 0.42 |
| Western Illinois University | $46,729* | $44,173 | $25,986* | 0.56 |
| Northern Illinois University | $46,578* | $49,485 | $21,452* | 0.46 |
| National Median | $44,139* | — | $26,717* | 0.61 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $51,922 | $18,925 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $20,325 | $48,840 | $35,611 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $16,021 | $48,358 | $20,436 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $14,952 | $46,729 | $25,986 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $12,700 | $46,578 | $21,452 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At National Louis University, approximately 57% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.