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English & Language Arts Education Schools in Illinois

89 English & Language Arts Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 68
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English and language arts education majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.2%
  • White: 56.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for English & Language Arts Education Grads in Illinois

73,670 people in the state and 1,790,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English and language arts education.

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Wages for English & Language Arts Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, English and 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 and language arts education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

#2

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#3

Augustana College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Chicago. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#4

North Central College

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 51% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,530 a year.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at SXU will pay a net price of $13,024. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

#7

Blackburn College

Carlinville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
516 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Blackburn grads earn an average salary of $32,366. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Governors State University

University Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,911 a year. A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $10,436.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,086 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. 49% of the teachers are full time.

English & Language Arts Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers English and 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 and 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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