2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Education Philosophy in Illinois

Education Philosophy isn't the most popular master's program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #175 in popularity out of 326 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Education Philosophy in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 65 master's degrees in education philosophy to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education Philosophy School for Your Master's Degree

The education philosophy master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Education Philosophy in Illinois ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality education philosophy program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for education philosophy.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Education Philosophy in Illinois

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for education philosophy students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Education Philosophy Students Working on Their Master's

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

38 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Northwestern University is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in education philosophy. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in education philosophy in Illinois.

There were approximately 38 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

Students who graduate with their master's from the education philosophy program state that they receive average early career wages of $53,700.

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

19 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Loyola University Chicago is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in education philosophy. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in education philosophy in Illinois.

There were about 19 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL

5 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at DePaul University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education philosophy. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in education philosophy in Illinois.

There were roughly 5 education philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Western Illinois University is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in education philosophy. WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Macomb. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in education philosophy in Illinois.

There were about 2 education philosophy individuals who graduated with this degree at WIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in education philosophy in Illinois.

There were approximately 1 education philosophy students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.

Soon after graduation, education philosophy master's recipients usually make about $54,600 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a master’s in education philosophy from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

NIU is a large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb. More information about a master’s in education philosophy from Northern Illinois University

Best Education Philosophy Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Education Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	203	5
Ohio	195	17
Indiana	181	3
Wisconsin	166	16

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Education Philosophy Related Rankings by Major

One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Education Philosophy has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Education Philosophy

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Educational Administration	1,210
Curriculum & Instruction	864
Teacher Education Grade Specific	860
Teacher Education Subject Specific	786
Special Education	438
Student Counseling	340
General Education	307
Instructional Media Design	182
Teaching English or French	128
Multilingual Education	75

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Nick Youngson. More about our data sources and methodologies.