by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Eastern Illinois University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Eastern Illinois University landed the #480 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois, Eastern Illinois University came in at #22.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingEastern Illinois University ranked #480 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Eastern Illinois University also ranked #22 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Eastern Illinois University came in at #480. Eastern Illinois University also ranked #22 for Best Graduate Schools in Illinois.
For the last year in which we have data, 1,720 graduate students decided that Eastern Illinois University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 57.3% of the total graduate students at Eastern Illinois University are women and 42.7% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 11.6% of the graduate student population at Eastern Illinois University.Eastern Illinois University is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 32.3% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Eastern Illinois University who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,225.
After earning their master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $64,779.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Eastern Illinois University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $83,141 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $78,838 |
| Educational Administration | $78,769 |
| Communication Sciences | $65,847 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | $61,034 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | $60,679 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | $59,438 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $55,457 |
| Health & Physical Education | $54,958 |
| Student Counseling | $51,977 |
Located in Charleston, Illinois, Eastern Illinois University is a public institution.The location of Eastern Illinois University is a good match for students who are interested in living in a college town while they pursue their degree. Get more details about the location of Eastern Illinois University.
Contact details for Eastern Illinois University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 |
| Phone: | 217-581-5000 |
| Website: | www.eiu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/iameiu |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/eiu |
66.0% of the graduate students at Eastern Illinois University took at least one online course.Roughly 39.4% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 43 | $83,141 |
| Chemistry | 1 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | $55,457 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 24 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 33 | $65,847 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 44 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 15 | $60,679 |
| Economics | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 49 | $78,769 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 42 | $59,438 |
| General Biology | 38 | — |
| General English Literature | 27 | — |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 18 | $61,034 |
| Gerontology | 6 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 26 | $54,958 |
| History | 11 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 13 | — |
| Industrial Production Technology | 342 | $78,838 |
| Music | 16 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 12 | — |
| Public Health | 10 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 21 | — |
| Special Education | 13 | — |
| Student Counseling | 36 | $51,977 |
| Systems Theory | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Eastern Illinois University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 12 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 | — |
| Other Business & Marketing | 10 | — |
| Other Engineering Technology | 338 | — |
| Quality Control Technology | 6 | — |
| Writing Studies | 6 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 | — |
| Educational Administration | 19 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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