# Trinity Christian College: Special Education (bachelor's)

Palos Heights, IL. IPEDS 149505, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/trinity-christian-college/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,840
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,713 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $35,611 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in IL: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (8 colleges, $52,193): +$3,520
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,455

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,713 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,891 | $54,787 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,587 | $57,745 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,592 | $66,266 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,846 | $80,096 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,986 | $101,941 | 5.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Special Education at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $60,685 | $18,925 | $14,355 | 85% |
| Trinity Christian College | $55,713 | $35,611 | $19,125 | 57% |
| Northern Illinois University | $53,148 | $21,452 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Illinois State University | $52,864 | $20,436 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Lewis University | $51,522 | $25,000 | $17,028 | 67% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $47,566 | $26,046 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Western Illinois University | $45,395 | $25,986 | $12,937 | 45% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $43,928 | $19,850 | $14,889 | 57% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $79,690 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $77,960 IL, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $59,660 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $55,290 IL, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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