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General Education Schools in Illinois

466 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 69th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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:

233 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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

In their early career, AIU Online grads earn an average salary of $29,315. 85% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree. An average student at McKendree will pay a net price of $19,956.

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

This private school has an average net price of $16,466. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

14 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,000 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Elmhurst will pay a net price of $20,100. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Elmhurst.

11 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. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
340 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,305.

#10

Greenville University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#10

Illinois College

Jacksonville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Illinois College will pay a net price of $18,271. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Educational Administration 1,825
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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