by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at EIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU among the top schools in the country for teacher education grade specific, coming in at #254 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 254 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois | 13 of 43 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 185 |
Here is each degree level granted in teacher education grade specific at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
EIU is a solid choice among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU earn a median of $44,325 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, teacher education grade specific students borrow a median amount of $22,075 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 10% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Roughly 76% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
EIU conferred 51 bachelor’s completions in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
EIU awarded 28 bachelor’s completions in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
EIU awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 |
