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General Education Schools in Illinois

600 students earned Education degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

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

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 423
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 60.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Illinois

4,510 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a 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 education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $63,509. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
13,480 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 38 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

39 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. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,188 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,092 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 55% of the teachers are full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,266. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,600 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,518 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,225. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 61% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
321 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Principia. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
7,455 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,663. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,165 after graduation.

#10

Greenville University

Greenville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,047 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Greenville grads earn an average salary of $38,514. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Illinois College

Jacksonville
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,097 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,349. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

General Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,473
Educational Administration 1,825
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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