by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Illinois State University stacks up against peers offering education.
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Illinois State University is in the top 5% of the country for education. Specifically, it ranked #83 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Illinois State University handed out 818 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University report a median salary of $46,434 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Illinois State University, education students borrow a median amount of $22,362 in student loans. This is above $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 679 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Illinois State University were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Illinois State University.
The education program at Illinois State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 477 |
| Special Education | 263 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 185 |
| Educational Administration | 49 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 10 |