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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #24 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 244 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 204 students received their master’s degree in education from EIU. This makes it the #198 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from EIU. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the EIU education 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 194 education majors earned their master's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 90 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 86 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 63 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Special Education | 40 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
| Teaching English or French | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.