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Education at Chicago State University

Education at Chicago State University

If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Chicago State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chicago State University is located in Chicago, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Chicago State University

Online coursework is an option at Chicago State University. Of 2,238 students, 366 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Education Rankings at Chicago State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Chicago State University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #15 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #47 of 51
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #54 of 223
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #196 of 222
Best Value Nationwide #521 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1391 of 1,611

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #15 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #47 of 51
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #54 of 223
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #196 of 222
Best Value Nationwide #521 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1391 of 1,611

Earnings for Education Graduates from Chicago State University

Those who finish Chicago State University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Chicago State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,482
2 years $37,856
3 years $37,056
4 years $41,758
5 years $46,840

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Chicago State University take home a median $41,758, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Chicago State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Education graduates from Chicago State University stands at $53,774.

Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates

Students who finish Education program at Chicago State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $129,049
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $99,604
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Education Administrators, All Other $91,340
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $86,398
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $83,682

References

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