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English & Language Arts Education Schools in Illinois

In <nil>, 88 students earned their English & Language Arts Education degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, English & Language Arts Education is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English & Language Arts Education Majors in Illinois

English & Language Arts Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Master’s Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a english & language arts education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english & language arts education majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.1%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for English & Language Arts Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 73,670 people employed in jobs related to an english & language arts education degree, compared to 1,790,830 nationwide.

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Wages for English & Language Arts Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, english & language arts education grads earn an average of $63,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer english & language arts education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
34,199 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 81% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,329.

#2

DePaul University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. In their early career, DePaul grads earn an average salary of $54,399. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,537.

#3

Augustana College

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

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,538. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,086 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Concordia University, Chicago will pay a net price of $18,225. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

North Central College

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

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $47,336 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,326. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Blackburn College

Carlinville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
414 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Blackburn. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

#7

Governors State University

University Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,395 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,424 after graduation. A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $9,419. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,462 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $45,553 after graduation.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

#7

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
985 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 67% of students get financical aid.

English & Language Arts Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers english & language arts education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
English Language and Literature Professors 2% $59,330
Education Professors 1% $52,560

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english & language arts education.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Reading Education 404
Physical Education & Coaching 252
Music Education 239
Trade & Industrial Education 160
Art Education 73
Health Education 72
Mathematics Education 69
History Education 63

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