Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in Champaign, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) studied exclusively online and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 222 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #14 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #65 of 223 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’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 | $48,936 |
| 2 years | $45,390 |
| 3 years | $48,550 |
| 4 years | $52,422 |
| 5 years | $63,092 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $52,422, compared with $91,048 for all University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at $19,975.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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