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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #22 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from EIU. This makes it the #525 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $35,177. This is less than $35,527, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $22,075 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at EIU is $340 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 111 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 55 |
| Student Counseling | 46 |
| Special Education | 38 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
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