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Education colleges in Illinois

CampusPin lists 90 U.S. colleges in Illinois that offer Education programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Education prepares graduates for state-licensed teaching careers in public and private K–12 schools, combining content-area study with pedagogy and supervised student-teaching.

Schools in Illinois that offer Education

Education programs in Illinois: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 90 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

90

Public / private

11 / 39

Universities / 2-year

40 / 10

Cities represented

30

In-state tuition range

$3,180–$55,704

Median in-state tuition

$18,807

Lowest published in-state tuition

Elgin Community College

$3,180

Most selective

McCormick Theological Seminary

36% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Chamberlain University-Illinois

28,871 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Education program

  • Educational psychology and child development
  • Classroom management and assessment
  • Curriculum design and instructional methods
  • Content-area pedagogy (math, ELA, science, social studies)
  • Special education foundations
  • Educational technology
  • Cultural responsiveness and equity
  • Student-teaching practicum (12–16 weeks)

Where a Education degree can lead

  • Elementary School Teacher
  • Middle / High School Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • School Counselor (with M.Ed)
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • School Administrator (with EdD/EdS)

Typical pay: $45,000–$58,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 secondary school teachers median $64,580)

An Education major leads to state-issued teaching licensure. Programs typically require a content-area major or concentration (math, English, science, social studies, foreign language, special ed, or elementary K–6) plus an education-specific sequence (educational psychology, classroom management, assessment, methods, and a semester of supervised student-teaching). The licensure path varies by state, most require passing Praxis I and Praxis II content-area exams.

Graduates work in public K–12, charter schools, private schools, and international schools. The MSEd or M.Ed is a common follow-on degree for teachers seeking specialty certification or administrative pathways.

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