Counselor Education at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Counselor Education, take a look at what Eastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 counselor education degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Illinois University. Among 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Counselor Education Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Counselor Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 296 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 283 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Counselor Education graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Counselor Education graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 87% women (27) and 13% men (4).
Counselor Education Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 31 master’s counselor education degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Counselor Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Counselor Education Graduates
Students who finish Counselor Education program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Counselor Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $87,699 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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