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History Education Schools in Illinois

63 History Teacher Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, History Education is the 27th most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for History Education Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 71,330 people employed in jobs related to a history teacher education degree, compared to 1,742,980 nationwide.

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Wages for History Education Jobs in Illinois

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

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There are 11 colleges in Illinois that offer history teacher education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

In their early career, UIC grads earn an average salary of $49,099. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

#2

DePaul University

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

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

#4

Augustana College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,000 a year.

#6

Greenville University

Greenville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,891. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,551 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,200 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#6

Dominican University

River Forest
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, Dominican U grads earn an average salary of $44,152.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at SXU. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Trinity Christian College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,454 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $21,200. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

History Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers history teacher 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
Education Professors 1% $52,560
History Professors 0% $80,660

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to history 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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