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General Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 363 students earned their Education degrees in IL.

A General Education major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Illinois

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 320
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Illinois

There are 4,510 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, education grads earn an average of $62,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 43 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,339.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,273 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Quincy U. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,466.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,100. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Greenville University

Greenville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#10

Rockford University

Rockford
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,823 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

General Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Education Professors 1% $52,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Educational Administration 1,821
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,083
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Teacher Education Subject Specific 788
Special Education 631
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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