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General Educational Leadership Schools in Illinois

1,191 Educational Leadership and Administration students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A General Educational Leadership major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Educational Leadership Majors in Illinois

Educational Leadership and Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 814
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 190
Post-Master’s Certificate 187
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 187

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a educational leadership and administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of educational leadership and administration majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 70.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for General Educational Leadership Grads in Illinois

25,170 people in the state and 498,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to educational leadership and administration.

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Wages for General Educational Leadership Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a educational leadership and administration grad in the state is $80,440, compared to a typical salary of $89,570 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer educational leadership and administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

405 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,086 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,421 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
8,608 Total Students

In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $41,743. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,315 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $38,833. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,285. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,196 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 5.11 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,455 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,266. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $29,537. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,426 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,419. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Educational Leadership Careers in IL

Some of the careers educational leadership and administration majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Education Administrators 10% $48,980
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 4% $100,790
Education Administrators 4% $74,470
Postsecondary Education Administrators 1% $85,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to educational leadership and administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Higher Education Administration 156
Curriculum Administration 122
Other Educational Administration 110
Adult Education Administration 62
Educational System Administration 51
Urban Education & Leadership 28
Secondary School Administration 27
Special Education Administration 24

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