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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, UIUC came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 392 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 293 students received their master’s degree in education from UIUC. This makes it the #109 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 75 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 218 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIUC, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UIUC does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIUC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 339 students earned a master's degree in education from UIUC. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 218 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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 |
|---|---|
| General Education | 282 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 99 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 62 |
| Special Education | 36 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
| Education Philosophy | 11 |
| Teaching English or French | 11 |
| Educational Administration | 2 |
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