Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 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.
1Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$87,8432National Louis UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$74,5803University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$74,4624University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · Debt not reported$67,2615Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · Debt not reported$67,1016DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$66,2357Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$65,1458Benedictine UniversityLisle · Debt not reported$63,7739Judson UniversityElgin · Debt not reported$62,97910Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais · Debt not reported$62,544
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
25-2022Middle 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
25-2023Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $80,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,730–$96,470
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- -0.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
25-2032Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $77,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,030–$105,520
- State employment
- 2,780
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,400
25-1194Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $62,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,980–$88,380
- State employment
- 4,420
- Projected growth
- -0.3%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
25-1124Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $81,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,780–$99,650
- State employment
- 690
- Projected growth
- +0.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,600
25-1121Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $62,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,230–$85,620
- State employment
- 4,170
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,000
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 | Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $87,843 | Not available |
| 2 | National Louis University | Chicago | $74,580 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $74,462 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $67,261 | Not available |
| 5 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $67,101 | Not available |
| 6 | DePaul University | Chicago | $66,235 | Not available |
| 7 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $65,145 | Not available |
| 8 | Benedictine University | Lisle | $63,773 | Not available |
| 9 | Judson University | Elgin | $62,979 | Not available |
| 10 | Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais | $62,544 | Not available |
| 11 | Illinois State University | Normal | $61,532 | Not available |
| 12 | Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest | $61,264 | Not available |
| 13 | Western Illinois University | Macomb | $60,627 | Not available |
| 14 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | $52,952 | 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 Subject Areas in Illinois
What do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,773 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. Northeastern Illinois University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.