Elementary Education Schools in Illinois

#1

Illinois State University

Normal

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,159 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#2

National Louis University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,217 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 56% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb

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. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Western Illinois University

Macomb

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,243 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 59% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,249 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.