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Educational Administration Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,825 students earned their Education Admin degrees in IL.

In this state, Educational Administration is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Educational Administration Majors in Illinois

Education Admin majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,261
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 345
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 345
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 345
Post-Master’s Certificate 215
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 215
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a education admin major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education admin majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Educational Administration Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 25,170 people employed in jobs related to an education admin degree, compared to 498,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Educational Administration Jobs in Illinois

In this state, education admin grads earn an average of $80,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,570.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer education admin degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,415 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, EIU grads earn an average salary of $39,262. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at EIU.

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

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora. An average student at Aurora will pay a net price of $16,994. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,368 a year.

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

In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $39,609. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,305. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,636 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Educational Administration Careers in IL

Some of the careers education admin 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 education admin.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
General Education 453
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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