Education at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Illinois State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Illinois State University is located in Normal, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University
Distance learning is available at Illinois State University. Of 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Illinois State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Illinois State University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #31 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #124 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #910 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #31 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #124 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #910 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Illinois State University
Graduates of Illinois State University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,310 |
| 2 years | $41,338 |
| 3 years | $43,773 |
| 4 years | $46,434 |
| 5 years | $52,522 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Illinois State University report median earnings of $46,434, compared with $58,604 for all Illinois State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Illinois State University is $22,362.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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