by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Illinois stacks up against peers offering education.
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Illinois is in the top 10% of the country for education. Specifically, it ranked #52 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 254 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $52,422 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, education students borrow a median amount of $19,975 in student loans. This is lower than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of education master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Illinois were White. Approximately 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The education program at Illinois offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 205 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 86 |
| Special Education | 50 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 48 |
| Educational Assessment | 18 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
| Educational Administration | 5 |