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General Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 466 students earned their Education degrees in IL.

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 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 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: 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

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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,339. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,466. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,047 after earning their degree at this institution.

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. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. 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. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,000 a year.

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

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Chicago. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 88% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

#10

Greenville University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,891. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,551 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 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. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,271.

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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