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General Studies in Illinois

General Studies Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 2,331 students earned their General Studies degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, General Studies is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in Illinois

General Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,099
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Master’s Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.0%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 3,040 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in general studies jobs.

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in Illinois

In this state, general studies grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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

430 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,414. 61% of students get financical aid.

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199 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,755 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,746.

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184 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,329. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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175 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,946 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,443. 28% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,479 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 33% of the teachers are full time.

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Parkland College

Champaign
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,758 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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134 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,267 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#9

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,516.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $19,966. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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General Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Liberal Arts 15,049
Individualized Studies 190
Humanities 128

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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