by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU highly for education, ranked #580 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 580 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 24 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 64 of 215 |
The table below lists every degree level available for education at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 149 |
| Professional Certificate | 19 |
This education field at EIU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in education.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 17 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 149 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 19 |
