Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral degree programs in Illinois
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Western Illinois UniversityMacomb · Debt not reported$159,8202Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$154,5443Aurora UniversityAurora · Debt not reported$136,3184National Louis UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$136,1735Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest · Debt not reported$123,6236University of St FrancisJoliet · Debt not reported$116,4337Benedictine UniversityLisle · Debt not reported$88,754
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9039Education Administrators, All Other
- State median wage
- $77,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,990–$104,120
- State employment
- 1,890
- Projected growth
- +1.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
11-9032Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
- State median wage
- $113,360
- Middle 50% wage range
- $96,130–$137,200
- State employment
- 14,850
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 20,600
11-9033Education Administrators, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $99,770
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,830–$128,420
- State employment
- 9,530
- Projected growth
- +1.8%
- Annual openings
- 14,500
11-9031Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- State median wage
- $58,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,720–$71,650
- State employment
- 3,090
- Projected growth
- -3.1%
- Annual openings
- 5,200
11-3131Training and Development Managers
- State median wage
- $130,610
- Middle 50% wage range
- $96,710–$175,120
- State employment
- 1,830
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 4,100
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $159,820 | Not available |
| 2 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $154,544 | Not available |
| 3 | Aurora University | Aurora | $136,318 | Not available |
| 4 | National Louis University | Chicago | $136,173 | Not available |
| 5 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | $123,623 | Not available |
| 6 | University of St Francis | Joliet | $116,433 | Not available |
| 7 | Benedictine University | Lisle | $88,754 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Educational Administration and Supervision in Illinois
What do Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $136,173 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Western Illinois University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.