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Elementary Teaching in Illinois

Elementary Teaching Schools in Illinois

1,770 students earned Elementary Teaching degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Elementary Teaching is the 15th most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Teaching Majors in Illinois

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,431
Master’s Degree 339

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Elementary Teaching Grads in Illinois

65,630 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Teaching Jobs in Illinois

Elementary Teaching grads earn an average of $62,140 in the state and $62,200 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,966.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,290.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,990. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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DePaul University

Chicago
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at DePaul. 99% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,109. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. This public school has an average net price of $13,209.

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Lewis University

Romeoville
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,977. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,446. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,729. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Elementary Teaching Careers in IL

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Early Childhood Education 961
Secondary Education 370
Middle School Education & Teaching 308
Teacher Development & Methodology 69
Teacher Education 36
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 14
Adult & Continuing Education 2

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