by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how EIU compares to other colleges that offer teacher education grade specific.
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EIU ranks competitively among schools offering teacher education grade specific. Specifically, it ranked #268 out of 1,231 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University handed out 84 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $44,325 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, teacher education grade specific students borrow a median amount of $22,075 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 76% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of teacher education grade specific master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at EIU were White. About 57% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the teacher education grade specific majors at Eastern Illinois University.
The teacher education grade specific program at EIU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 |
EIU awarded 51 degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
EIU granted 28 degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
EIU awarded 7 completions in secondary education and teaching recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
EIU awarded 5 degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).