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Elementary Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,713 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in IL.

An Elementary Education major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Illinois

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,342
Master’s Degree 371

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
  • White: 66.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 65,630 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $62,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer elementary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. A typical student attending Illinois State will pay a net price of $20,830. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,399 after earning their degree at this institution.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,402 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

88% of the teachers are full time. 93% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#4

DePaul University

Chicago
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at NIU. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,956.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 75% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,609 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,462. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at SIUE.

#8

Lewis University

Romeoville
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,074.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,852 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Elementary Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Early Childhood Education 961
Secondary Education 370
Middle School Education & Teaching 308
Teacher Development & Methodology 69
Teacher Education 36
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 14
Adult & Continuing Education 2

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