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Higher Education Administration Schools in Illinois

182 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Higher Education Administration is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in Illinois

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in Illinois

10,050 people in the state and 184,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to higher education/higher education administration.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a higher education/higher education 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 higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
13,010 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,331.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
23,409 Total Students

An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $28,230. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. 66% of students get financical aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, NLU grads earn an average salary of $38,833. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,225.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Graduates earn an average $52,246 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,329.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,958 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree.

#9

North Central College

Naperville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,728 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, North Central grads earn an average salary of $47,336.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,378 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,725 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Higher Education Administration Careers in IL

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Education Administrators 4% $74,470
Postsecondary Education Administrators 1% $85,250

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to higher education/higher education administration.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Educational Leadership 1,245
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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