Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's 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.
1Dominican UniversityRiver Forest · Debt not reported$72,4252Erikson InstituteChicago · Debt not reported$69,8023University of ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$69,0334Roosevelt UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$67,5605Aurora UniversityAurora · Debt not reported$67,2836DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$63,6167Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$63,2158Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest · Debt not reported$62,6139National Louis UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$62,52910Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$61,706
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.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $61,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,140–$78,810
- State employment
- 3,930
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $79,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,330–$104,670
- State employment
- 44,670
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
25-2021Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- State median wage
- $75,320
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,430–$97,830
- State employment
- 61,520
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 87,500
25-2022Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $76,110
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,440–$94,520
- State employment
- 24,770
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 38,800
25-2012Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- State median wage
- $64,020
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,010–$81,390
- State employment
- 4,660
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 11,900
25-2011Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- State median wage
- $40,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,750–$46,790
- State employment
- 22,420
- Projected growth
- +4.5%
- Annual openings
- 66,700
25-3099Teachers and Instructors, All Other
- State median wage
- $76,450
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,830–$98,550
- State employment
- 1,140
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 15,700
25-3021Self-Enrichment Teachers
- State median wage
- $44,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $35,710–$58,910
- State employment
- 15,030
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 50,000
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 | Dominican University | River Forest | $72,425 | Not available |
| 2 | Erikson Institute | Chicago | $69,802 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Chicago | Chicago | $69,033 | Not available |
| 4 | Roosevelt University | Chicago | $67,560 | Not available |
| 5 | Aurora University | Aurora | $67,283 | Not available |
| 6 | DePaul University | Chicago | $63,616 | Not available |
| 7 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $63,215 | Not available |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | $62,613 | Not available |
| 9 | National Louis University | Chicago | $62,529 | Not available |
| 10 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $61,706 | Not available |
| 11 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago | $57,296 | Not available |
| 12 | Lewis University | Romeoville | $56,965 | Not available |
| 13 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $54,990 | Not available |
| 14 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $49,179 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods in Illinois
What do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,613 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. Dominican University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.