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 Illinois State ranks in comparison to other schools with subject specific ed programs.
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Illinois State is in the top 10% of the country for subject specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #58 out of 732 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Illinois State. This makes it the #179 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Illinois State is $36,294. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,899 for all subject specific ed students.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $48,096 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,149 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 $26,477.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at Illinois State is $287 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Illinois State University.
Of the 137 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in subject specific ed from Illinois State in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 subject specific ed majors earned their master's degree from Illinois State. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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, 83% 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 470 |
| Special Education | 214 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Educational Administration | 35 |
| Student Counseling | 17 |
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