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Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Illinois

788 students earned Subject Specific Ed degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Teacher Education Subject Specific major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Subject Specific Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 710
Post-Master’s Certificate 53
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Subject Specific Grads in Illinois

214,090 people in the state and 4,833,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to subject specific ed.

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Wages for Teacher Education Subject Specific Jobs in Illinois

In this state, subject specific ed grads earn an average of $74,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $42,320 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Olivet Nazarene.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%.

#3

DePaul University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
313 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,073 after earning their degree at this institution. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,590. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

Teacher Education Subject Specific Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Business Professors 8% $81,000
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Teachers 5% $0
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070
Librarians 4% $55,380
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 3% $61,950
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
Technical Education Teachers 0% $70,890
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300
Economics Professors 0% $110,310
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Environmental Science Professors 0% $85,830
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $82,740
History Professors 0% $80,660
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010
Geography Professors -7% $77,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Educational Administration 1,821
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,083
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Special Education 631
General Education 363
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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