by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general education. Combined, these schools handed out 320 master's degrees in general education to qualified students.
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The general education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general education.
It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general education. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Northwestern University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in general education. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in general education from Northwestern University
Elmhurst University is a good option for individuals interested in a master's degree in general education. Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elmhurst.More information about a master’s in general education from Elmhurst University
North Park University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general education. Located in the large city of Chicago, North Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from North Park University
Concordia University, Chicago is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of River Forest.More information about a master’s in general education from Concordia University, Chicago
WIU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Macomb.More information about a master’s in general education from Western Illinois University
Located in the large suburb of Lebanon, McKendree is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from McKendree University
NIU is a large public university located in the suburb of Dekalb.More information about a master’s in general education from Northern Illinois University
Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rockford is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Rockford University
SXU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in general education from Saint Xavier University
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