We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois as a strong choice for general education, coming in at #54 out of 377 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 54 of 377 |
| Best General Education Schools in Illinois | 1 of 10 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 42 |
Here is each degree level available for general education at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
Illinois is not yet ranked for general education at the bachelor’s level.
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 |
Find out more about Illinois tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Approximately 33% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Illinois granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Education | 127 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Education | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Education | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in General Education | 3 |