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Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,083 students earned their Grade Specific Ed degrees in IL.

A Teacher Education Grade Specific major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Grade Specific Majors in Illinois

Grade Specific Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,064
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a grade specific ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of grade specific ed majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Grade Specific Grads in Illinois

175,130 people in the state and 3,929,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to grade specific ed.

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Wages for Teacher Education Grade Specific Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a grade specific ed grad in the state is $55,750, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,584. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $37,382.

#2

DePaul University

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

An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. 98% of students get financical aid.

#3

Erikson Institute

Chicago
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
457 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at North Park. This private school has an average net price of $18,282.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Graduates earn an average $62,671 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

#6

Lewis University

Romeoville
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Lewis grads earn an average salary of $50,643. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. This public school has an average net price of $15,305. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $39,609.

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

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214.

Teacher Education Grade Specific Careers in IL

Some of the careers grade specific ed majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 9% $35,130
Teachers 5% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to grade specific ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Educational Administration 1,821
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Teacher Education Subject Specific 788
Special Education 631
General Education 363
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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