Eastern Illinois University Data & Information Overview
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Where Does Eastern Illinois University Rank?
2026 College Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Eastern Illinois University was awarded 66 badges in the 2026 rankings.
National Standing
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Eastern Illinois University is ranked #597 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Eastern Illinois University holds the #31 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
See all of the rankings for Eastern Illinois University.
How Much Money Do Eastern Illinois University Graduates Make?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. That’s great news for Eastern Illinois University students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
