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General Education in Illinois

General Education Schools in Illinois

Jobs for General Education Grads in Illinois

4,250 people in the state and 59,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Education.

General Education Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for General Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Education grads earn an average of $66,660. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,500.

General Education Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 4 colleges in Illinois offering Education degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $25,869 a year. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $4,380 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,365 in their first year after graduation. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,902 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

General Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers Education majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education $89,337

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Education.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
Special Education 33,988
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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