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General Education Schools in Illinois

466 students earned General Education degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 320
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 41
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Illinois

There are 4,510 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in general education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $62,280, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,339. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

39 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. 100% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,273 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,047 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,000 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,100.

11 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. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
340 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

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

#10

Greenville University

Greenville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Greenville. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,551 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

#10

Illinois College

Jacksonville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,271.

General Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Education Professors 1% $52,560

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