by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 371 master's degrees in elementary education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The elementary teaching master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for elementary education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Elementary Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for elementary education students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Chicago is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Loyola University Chicago
National Louis University is a good option for students pursuing a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the city of Chicago, NLU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from National Louis University
It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you want to pursue a master's degree in elementary education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from DePaul University
Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Concordia University, Chicago
SXU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Saint Xavier University
Located in the city of Chicago, North Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from North Park University
Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Lewis University
Dominican U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in elementary education from Dominican University
Explore all the Best Elementary Education Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 338 |
| Secondary Education | 238 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 58 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 56 |
| Teacher Education | 3 |
