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Middle School Education & Teaching Schools in Illinois

308 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Middle School Education & Teaching is the 9th most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Middle School Education & Teaching Majors in Illinois

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 252
Master’s Degree 56

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Middle School Education & Teaching Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 66,040 people employed in jobs related to a junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching degree, compared to 1,661,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Middle School Education & Teaching Jobs in Illinois

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching grads earn an average of $63,860 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,382 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $59,402 after graduation. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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

99% of students get financical aid. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,859 after graduation. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

DePaul University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

#7

Lewis University

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

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Lewis. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,643 a year. 42% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,956. 99% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,262 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#10

Greenville University

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,891. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Middle School Education & Teaching Careers in IL

Some of the careers junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Elementary Education 1,713
Early Childhood Education 961
Secondary Education 370
Teacher Development & Methodology 69
Teacher Education 36
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 14
Adult & Continuing Education 2

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