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Secondary Education Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 370 students earned their Secondary Teaching degrees in IL.

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 132

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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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
7,402 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,382 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,584.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,994. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,831 Total Students

An average student at North Park will pay a net price of $18,282. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#4

Lewis University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. An average student at Loyola Chicago will pay a net price of $36,434.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,609 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.

#7

North Central College

Naperville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,199. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 36% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

An average student at Roosevelt will pay a net price of $21,678. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,145 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

An average student at Illinois Wesleyan will pay a net price of $34,738. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#10

Knox College

Galesburg
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,548.

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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