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Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Illinois

1,676 students earned Subject Specific Ed degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Teacher Education Subject Specific is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 883
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
Associate Degree 5

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Subject Specific Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 214,090 people employed in jobs related to a subject specific ed degree, compared to 4,833,480 nationwide.

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Wages for Teacher Education Subject Specific Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a subject specific ed grad in the state is $74,010, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

169 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. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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

A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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DePaul University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,415 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 6% $41,660
Coaches and Scouts 6% $28,370
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
Teachers 5% $0
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
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
History Professors 0% $80,660
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $78,300
Technical Education Teachers 0% $70,890
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $83,060
Chemistry Professors 0% $77,460
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $82,740
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $49,540
Home Economics Professors 0% $90,140
Environmental Science Professors 0% $85,830
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Economics Professors 0% $110,310
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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Educational Administration 1,825
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
General Education 453
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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