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Higher Education Administration in Illinois

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Higher Education Administration Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 156 students earned their Higher Education/Higher Education Administration degrees in IL.

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 119
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 26.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 34.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,915 a year. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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

This private school has an average net price of $14,584. Most students complete their degree in 4.83 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,434. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at McKendree. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

North Central College

Naperville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,530 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,199.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,698. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

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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