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Biology Education Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 36 students earned their Biology Teacher Education degrees in IL.

A Biology Education major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Education Majors in Illinois

Biology Teacher Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 28
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a biology teacher education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biology teacher education majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Biology Education Grads in Illinois

73,080 people in the state and 1,774,240 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biology teacher education.

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Wages for Biology Education Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a biology teacher education grad in the state is $63,860, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer biology teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
56,607 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,509 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,233 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Illinois State. 76% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,579.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,670 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

2 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. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,518 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,036. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,234 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,600 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,805 after graduation. 95% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,367 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $49,016 after graduation.

Biology Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers biology teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $72,880
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
Education Professors 1% $52,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biology teacher education.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Reading Education 404
Physical Education & Coaching 252
Music Education 239
Trade & Industrial Education 160
English & Language Arts Education 89
Art Education 73
Health Education 72
Mathematics Education 69

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