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Education Schools in Illinois

6,636 students earned Education degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,633
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 562
Post-Master’s Certificate 441
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 441

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 387,460 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $67,540, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

979 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 95% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate.

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

In their early career, Concordia University, Chicago grads earn an average salary of $39,415. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU.

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

In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago
346 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,174. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,320 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

309 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $13,098. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,609 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $14,590.

Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $48,980
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 9% $35,130
Multimedia Collections Specialists 8% $47,260
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $50,800
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Special Education Teachers 5% $49,880
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Teachers 5% $0
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Teacher Assistants 5% $26,290
Instructional Coordinators 4% $64,230
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 4% $100,790
Education, Training, and Library Workers 4% $38,380
Education Administrators 4% $74,470
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070
Librarians 4% $55,380
Special Education Professors 4% $64,850
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,650
Special Education Preschool Teachers 3% $56,600
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,140
Social Scientists 3% $76,160
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Technical Education High School Teachers 2% $61,160
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330
Education Professors 1% $52,560
Postsecondary Education Administrators 1% $85,250
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540
Economics Professors 0% $110,310
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $82,740
Technical Education Teachers 0% $70,890
History Professors 0% $80,660
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Environmental Science Professors 0% $85,830
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460
Geography Professors -7% $77,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Psychology 2,220
Social Sciences 1,111
Communication & Journalism 757
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 183
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159
History 146
Library Science 76

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