by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from EIU. This makes it the #525 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $41,582. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $29,312 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at EIU is $340 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 grade specific ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from EIU. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in grade specific ed from EIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 90 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 63 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Special Education | 40 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.