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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Illinois State is in the top 1% of the country for education students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 759 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 1,534 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 125 students received their master’s degree in education from Illinois State. This makes it the #351 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #176 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,000 | $20,358 |
| Fees | $3,121 | $3,121 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,584 | $11,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,874 | $5,874 |
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Of the 759 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in education from Illinois State in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 620 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Illinois State 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 Illinois State Online Learning page.
Of the 179 students who earned a master's degree in Education from Illinois State in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Illinois State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Illinois State 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 |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 471 |
| Special Education | 193 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 190 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 60 |
| Educational Administration | 59 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library Science | 6 |
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