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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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