by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UIC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 166 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC as a strong choice for education, placing at #29 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 29 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 2 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 4 of 215 |
Here is each degree level available for education at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 175 |
| Doctoral | 30 |
The education field at UIC includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 179 bachelor’s degrees in education.
UIC is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 166 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at UIC earn a median of $57,364 a year. This is lower than $73,881, the median for all majors at UIC.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, education students borrow a median amount of $16,938 in student loans. This is lower than $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 175 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 30 |
