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 #27 out of 450 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois State University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,613 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Illinois State, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $35,101 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,530 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the subject specific ed program at Illinois State is $287 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Illinois State paid an average of $804 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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The subject specific ed program at Illinois State awarded 141 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Illinois State does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Illinois State Online Learning page.
Subject Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Illinois State make a median salary of $55,591 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,457.
The subject specific ed program at Illinois State awarded 43 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to 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, 93% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Illinois State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 471 |
| Special Education | 193 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 60 |
| Educational Administration | 59 |
| Student Counseling | 19 |
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