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General Educational Leadership Schools in Illinois

1,245 students earned Educational Leadership and Administration degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

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 916
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 175
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 175
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,415 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $37,382 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,584.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

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

A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $40,223 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,956. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

DePaul University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,636 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,102.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,911 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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