2027 Best Reading Teacher Education Schools in Illinois

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Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Leading the list is Illinois State University, our #1 school for reading teacher education. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. Illinois State University graduates 64% of students within six years. About 21 reading teacher education degrees were awarded at Illinois State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $50,102. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $24,149 in student loans. More information about a degree in reading teacher education from Illinois State University

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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

A rank of #2 makes Northern Illinois University one of the top schools for reading teacher education. Located in the suburb of Dekalb, Northern Illinois University is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Illinois University awarded about 54 reading teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $51,839 early in their careers. Northern Illinois University graduates carry a median of $26,746 in student loans. More information about a degree in reading teacher education from Northern Illinois University

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Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Northeastern Illinois University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best reading teacher education schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. Northeastern Illinois University awarded about 13 reading teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their reading teacher education degree from Northeastern Illinois University earn around $77,040 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the reading teacher education program at Northeastern Illinois University

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National Louis University
Chicago, IL

A rank of #4 makes National Louis University one of the top schools for reading teacher education. Located in the city of Chicago, National Louis University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 30% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 reading teacher education students who graduated with this degree at National Louis University in the most recent data year. Reading Teacher Education graduates of National Louis University earn a median of $65,720 early in their careers. National Louis University graduates carry a median of $29,242 in student loans. See the full reading teacher education program report for National Louis University

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Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL

Concordia University Chicago is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in reading teacher education, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of River Forest, Concordia University Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Concordia University Chicago awarded about 52 reading teacher education degrees in the most recent data year. Reading Teacher Education graduates of Concordia University Chicago earn a median of $51,796 early in their careers. Concordia University Chicago graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in reading teacher education from Concordia University Chicago

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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University placed #6 among the best reading teacher education schools. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. Western Illinois University graduates 45% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 reading teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Western Illinois University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their reading teacher education degree from Western Illinois University earn around $50,756 in the first couple years of their career. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $27,639 in student loans. Get the full reading teacher education details for Western Illinois University

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University Of St Francis
Joliet, IL

University Of St Francis ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best reading teacher education schools. Set in the suburb of Joliet, University Of St Francis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of St Francis graduates 67% of students within six years. About 15 reading teacher education degrees were awarded at University Of St Francis in the most recent year. Students who receive their reading teacher education degree from University Of St Francis earn around $59,586 in the first couple years of their career. University Of St Francis graduates carry a median of $25,695 in student loans. Read more about the reading teacher education program at University Of St Francis

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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University placed #8 among the best reading teacher education schools. Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 32 reading teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Olivet Nazarene University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, reading teacher education degree recipients from Olivet Nazarene University generally make around $51,475. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full reading teacher education details for Olivet Nazarene University

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Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University earned the #9 position for reading teacher education this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 reading teacher education students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their reading teacher education degree from Roosevelt University earn around $50,101 in the first couple years of their career. Roosevelt University graduates carry a median of $23,879 in student loans. See the full reading teacher education program report for Roosevelt University