by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how EIU stacks up against peers offering education.
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EIU is a solid choice among schools offering education. Specifically, it ranked #553 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 25 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 25 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 70 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 70 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,074 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, education graduates take on a median debt of $25,662 in student loans. This is higher than $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Eastern Illinois University.
The education program at EIU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 91 |
| Educational Administration | 68 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |
| Special Education | 33 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |