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General Education at McKendree University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, consider the program at McKendree University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McKendree University is in Lebanon, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 general education degrees were granted at McKendree University.

Studying Online at McKendree University

Many students take online classes at McKendree University. Of 2,392 students, 891 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 994 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General Education Rankings at McKendree University

Rankings can help you compare McKendree University’s General Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#8 of 11
Best Value	Illinois	#10 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#36 of 46
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#38 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#324 of 397
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#336 of 406

Earnings for General Education Graduates from McKendree University

Graduates of McKendree University’s General Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,175
2 years	$42,012
3 years	$45,812
4 years	$49,172
5 years	$55,233

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General Education graduates from McKendree University earn a median of $49,172, compared with $64,231 for all McKendree University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General Education graduates at McKendree University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at McKendree University are 71% women (10) and 29% men (4).

General Education Bachelor’s Program at McKendree University

Of the 2 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at McKendree University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at McKendree University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

General Education Master’s Program at McKendree University

Among the 12 master’s general education degrees awarded at McKendree University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at McKendree University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Education Concentrations at McKendree University

This General Education program at McKendree University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Education	14

Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates

Students who finish General Education program at McKendree University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	$89,337

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.