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Education at Western Illinois University

Education at Western Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, take a look at what Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.

Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Education Rankings at Western Illinois University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #9 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #31 of 51
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #45 of 223
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #90 of 222
Best Value Nationwide #503 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #657 of 1,611

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #9 of 51
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #31 of 51
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #45 of 223
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #90 of 222
Best Value Nationwide #503 of 1,591
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #657 of 1,611

Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Illinois University

Those who finish Western Illinois University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Education at Western Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,322
2 years $47,632
3 years $47,880
4 years $50,231
5 years $54,583

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Western Illinois University take home a median $50,231, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Education earnings compared with all majors at Western Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Education graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $25,560.

Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates

Students who finish Education program at Western Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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