Education at Eastern Illinois University
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Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #25 of 51 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #70 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 222 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #658 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Students who complete Eastern Illinois 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 | $43,823 |
| 2 years | $43,976 |
| 3 years | $46,745 |
| 4 years | $52,074 |
| 5 years | $54,192 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $52,074, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Eastern Illinois University comes in at $25,662.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, 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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