by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $38,821. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $15,829 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,530.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 subject specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the EIU subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 90 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 63 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Special Education | 40 |
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