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2027 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in Illinois

24 Colleges in the United States
1,390 Teacher Education Subject Specific Degrees Awarded
$51,380 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teacher Education Subject Specific degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for teacher education subject specific students.

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Best Schools for Teacher Education Subject Specific in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teacher education subject specific degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teacher Education Subject Specific

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Leading the list is University Of Illinois At Chicago, our #1 school for teacher education subject specific. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 145 teacher education subject specific students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates of University Of Illinois At Chicago earn a median of $58,732 early in their careers. University Of Illinois At Chicago graduates carry a median of $17,125 in student loans. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for University Of Illinois At Chicago

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public school located in the city of Champaign. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 75 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign generally make around $51,105. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Illinois State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. About 214 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $50,102. Students borrow a median of $24,149 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Illinois State University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teacher education subject specific, ranking #4. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 108 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $52,130. Typical student debt for the program is $26,910. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Depaul University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a large public university. About 60% of students finish within six years. Southern Illinois University Carbondale awarded about 88 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn around $51,816 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates carry a median of $21,182 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education subject specific program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Northern Illinois University came in at #6 for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public university. Northern Illinois University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 125 teacher education subject specific students who graduated with this degree at Northern Illinois University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Northern Illinois University generally make around $51,839. Northern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $26,746 in student loans. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Northern Illinois University

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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst College landed the #7 spot for teacher education subject specific this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Elmhurst. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Elmhurst College in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Elmhurst College earn around $46,789 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Elmhurst College

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Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University came in at #8 for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Aurora University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 24 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Aurora University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Aurora University generally make around $51,483. Typical student debt for the program is $24,507. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Aurora University

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Northeastern Illinois University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Northeastern Illinois University graduates 22% of students within six years. Northeastern Illinois University awarded about 23 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Northeastern Illinois University generally make around $77,040. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education subject specific program at Northeastern Illinois University

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Saint Xavier University came in at #10 for teacher education subject specific this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Saint Xavier University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Saint Xavier University graduates 57% of students within six years. Saint Xavier University awarded about 40 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Saint Xavier University generally make around $46,835. Students borrow a median of $27,194 to complete this degree. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Saint Xavier University

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National Louis University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. Set in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit institution. National Louis University graduates 30% of students within six years. About 16 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at National Louis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from National Louis University earn around $65,720 in the first couple years of their career. National Louis University graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for National Louis University

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Concordia University Chicago landed the #12 spot for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Concordia University Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 36% of students finish within six years. About 83 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Concordia University Chicago in the most recent year. Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates of Concordia University Chicago earn a median of $51,796 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the teacher education subject specific program at Concordia University Chicago

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Western Illinois University placed #13 among the best teacher education subject specific schools. Located in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 teacher education subject specific students who graduated with this degree at Western Illinois University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Western Illinois University generally make around $50,756. Typical student debt for the program is $27,639. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Western Illinois University

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University Of St Francis came in at #14 for teacher education subject specific this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, University Of St Francis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. University Of St Francis awarded about 31 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education subject specific program make about $59,586 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,695 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teacher education subject specific from University Of St Francis

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Augustana College Illinois landed the #15 spot for teacher education subject specific this year. Augustana College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rock Island. About 73% of students finish within six years. Augustana College Illinois awarded about 33 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates of Augustana College Illinois earn a median of $45,145 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Augustana College Illinois

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Olivet Nazarene University placed #16 among the best teacher education subject specific schools. Olivet Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bourbonnais. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 73 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Olivet Nazarene University in the most recent year. Teacher Education Subject Specific graduates of Olivet Nazarene University earn a median of $51,475 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Olivet Nazarene University

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Mckendree University placed #17 among the best teacher education subject specific schools. Mckendree University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lebanon. Mckendree University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 40 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Mckendree University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Mckendree University earn around $51,068 in the first couple years of their career. Mckendree University graduates carry a median of $24,362 in student loans. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Mckendree University

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Bradley University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Peoria. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 teacher education subject specific students who graduated with this degree at Bradley University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Bradley University earn around $42,917 in the first couple years of their career. Bradley University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full teacher education subject specific details for Bradley University

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Eastern Illinois University placed #19 among the best teacher education subject specific schools. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Eastern Illinois University awarded about 24 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Eastern Illinois University generally make around $38,821. Typical student debt for the program is $28,866. More information about a degree in teacher education subject specific from Eastern Illinois University

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Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL

Trinity Christian College landed the #20 spot for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the suburb of Palos Heights, Trinity Christian College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Trinity Christian College awarded about 28 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Trinity Christian College earn around $44,538 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Trinity Christian College

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Vandercook College Of Music earned the #21 position for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Vandercook College Of Music is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 50 teacher education subject specific degrees were awarded at Vandercook College Of Music in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from Vandercook College Of Music generally make around $43,100. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full teacher education subject specific program report for Vandercook College Of Music

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Roosevelt University landed the #22 spot for teacher education subject specific this year. Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 teacher education subject specific students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teacher education subject specific program make about $50,101 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,879. Read more about the teacher education subject specific program at Roosevelt University

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School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago earned the #23 position for teacher education subject specific this year. Located in the city of Chicago, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago awarded about 15 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teacher education subject specific degree recipients from School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago generally make around $56,302. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in teacher education subject specific from School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

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Millikin University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best teacher education subject specific schools. Millikin University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Decatur. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Millikin University awarded about 22 teacher education subject specific degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teacher education subject specific degree from Millikin University earn around $43,936 in the first couple years of their career. Millikin University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the teacher education subject specific program at Millikin University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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