by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 166 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois highly for education, placing at #37 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 37 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 3 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 215 |
Here is each degree level offered in education at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 254 |
| Master’s | 224 |
| Doctoral | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
This education field at Illinois includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Illinois is in the top 5% of the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 166 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Illinois report a median salary of $52,422 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Illinois, education students borrow a median amount of $19,975 in student loans. This is lower than $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois are White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 224 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 92 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 6 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 3 |
