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Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 10,730 students earned their Education degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,800
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 562
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 562
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 441
Post-Master’s Certificate 441
Associate Degree 131
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 121
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 121
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 121
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42

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: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Illinois

There are 387,460 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Illinois

Education grads earn an average of $67,540 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,158 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.83 years to complete their degree at NLU.

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

This private school has an average net price of $17,051. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830.

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

76% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

70% of students get financical aid. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174.

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

An average student at Olivet Nazarene will pay a net price of $19,470. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,098. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,262 after graduation.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $41,660
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Special Education Teachers 5% $49,880
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
Teachers 5% $0
Teacher Assistants 5% $26,290
Instructional Coordinators 4% $64,230
Education, Training, and Library Workers 4% $38,380
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 4% $100,790
Education Administrators 4% $74,470
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070
Special Education Professors 4% $64,850
Librarians 4% $55,380
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,650
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $60,140
Special Education Preschool Teachers 3% $56,600
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 6,520
Social Sciences 5,866
Communication & Journalism 4,261
History 974
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 957
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 405
Library Science 91

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