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Secondary Education Schools in Illinois

347 students earned Secondary Teaching degrees in Illinois in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Secondary Education is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Secondary Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 238
Bachelor’s Degree 109

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Secondary Education Grads in Illinois

43,720 people in the state and 1,051,570 in the nation are employed in jobs related to secondary teaching.

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Wages for Secondary Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a secondary teaching grad in the state is $72,370, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer secondary teaching degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
7,315 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,165 Total Students

In their early career, Aurora grads earn an average salary of $48,078. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. An average student at Aurora will pay a net price of $17,285.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,749 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#4

Lewis University

Romeoville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
6,183 Total Students

In their early career, Lewis grads earn an average salary of $51,812. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,498 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,895 a year. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
6,440 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 54% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $13,555.

#7

North Central College

Naperville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,336 a year.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,749 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,646 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,326. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,127 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $24,251. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,184 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,653 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,611.

#10

Knox College

Galesburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,156 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,260 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

Secondary Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers secondary teaching majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Elementary Education 1,713
Early Childhood Education 961
Middle School Education & Teaching 308
Teacher Development & Methodology 69
Teacher Education 36
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 14
Adult & Continuing Education 2

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