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Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 3,579 students earned their Grade Specific Ed degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Teacher Education Grade Specific is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 15 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Teacher Education Grade Specific Majors in Illinois

Grade Specific Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,278
Master’s Degree 1,064
Associate Degree 112
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 67
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 67
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 67
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 39
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a grade specific ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of grade specific ed majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.0%
  • White: 59.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Teacher Education Grade Specific Grads in Illinois

175,130 people in the state and 3,929,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to grade specific ed.

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Wages for Teacher Education Grade Specific Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a grade specific ed grad in the state is $55,750, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer grade specific ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

An average student at NLU will pay a net price of $14,584. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,408 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 5.11 years to complete their degree at Northeastern Illinois University.

#5

DePaul University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $31,174.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,321.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $16,994. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Aurora.

#8

Lewis University

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

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,223 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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

In their early career, SIUE grads earn an average salary of $40,915. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Teacher Education Grade Specific Careers in IL

Some of the careers grade specific ed majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 10% $29,090
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 9% $35,130
Teachers 5% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to grade specific ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Educational Administration 1,825
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,676
Special Education 1,153
Curriculum & Instruction 1,019
General Education 453
Student Counseling 336
Instructional Media Design 181
Teaching English or French 140

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