by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, UIUC came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best General Education Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best General Education Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 170 students received their master’s degree in education from UIUC. This makes it the #23 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIUC was $1,019 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in education from UIUC. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from UIUC make a median salary of $62,620 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all education graduates with a master's is $56,157.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of education master's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
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, 62% 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 | 19 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 99 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 62 |
| Special Education | 36 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.