Kindergarten/Preschool Education at Eastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Kindergarten/Preschool Education, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 kindergarten/preschool education degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available 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.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Illinois University’s Kindergarten/Preschool Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #48 of 105 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).
Kindergarten/Preschool Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 28 bachelor’s kindergarten/preschool education degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 96% were women (27) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Kindergarten/Preschool Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Kindergarten/Preschool Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Graduates
Graduates of the Kindergarten/Preschool Education program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.