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Social Science Education Schools in Illinois

45 students earned Social Science Teacher Education degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Science Education major is the 31st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Science Education Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.8%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Social Science Education Grads in Illinois

There are 75,270 people in the state and 1,826,170 people in the nation working in social science teacher education jobs.

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Wages for Social Science Education Jobs in Illinois

In this state, social science teacher education grads earn an average of $78,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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

#1

DePaul University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,320 a year. This private school has an average net price of $19,470.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,024. In their early career, SXU grads earn an average salary of $45,411. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

North Central College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,982 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Millikin. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,051. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending EIU will pay a net price of $13,098. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Blackburn College

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Social Science Education Careers in IL

Some of the careers social science teacher education majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Psychology Professors 5% $79,600
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Education Professors 1% $52,560
Economics Professors 0% $110,310
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $82,660
Sociology Professors 0% $69,450
Political Science Professors 0% $82,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social science 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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