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Biology Education Schools in Illinois

41 Biology Teacher Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Master’s Degree 21
Bachelor’s Degree 20

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: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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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
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. In their early career, UIUC grads earn an average salary of $59,402. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

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

In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. 94% of students get financical aid. 78% of the teachers are full time.

#3

DePaul University

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

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $51,054.

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

In their early career, SXU grads earn an average salary of $45,411. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,000 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, NIU grads earn an average salary of $43,408.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,285. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,852 after graduation.

#8

Augustana College

Rock Island
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,446 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

View all majors related to Biology Education

View Nationwide Biology Education Report

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