State + Major Rankings

Best Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Schools in Illinois

Top Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas programs in Illinois ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 21

Avg major earnings: $51,740

Top Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in Illinois

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	UIUC #67 national	Public	$47,132	$46,897	43.7%
2	Illinois Wesleyan University #155 national	Private	N/A	$43,737	45.2%
3	Augustana College #237 national	Private	$45,024	$45,145	67.7%
4	DePaul University #246 national	Private	$51,978	$44,068	73.5%
5	University of Illinois Chicago #248 national	Public	$56,110	$47,292	78.5%
6	Bradley University #249 national	Private	$43,648	$42,917	76.7%
7	North Central College #285 national	Private	N/A	$48,074	58.3%
8	Illinois State University #415 national	Public	$47,981	$44,613	89.0%
9	Elmhurst University #438 national	Private	$51,697	$46,789	75.7%
10	Millikin University #571 national	Private	$42,831	$43,936	54.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

Explore Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas programs nationwide

See all schools offering Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas and compare earnings, debt, and outcomes.

National Rankings

Best Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Schools by State

New York(23)→Michigan(17)→Minnesota(15)→Indiana(14)→Ohio(14)→Pennsylvania(14)→

Other Programs in Illinois

Accounting and Related Services→Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions→Anthropology→Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology→Biology→Business Administration, Management and Operations→

All colleges in Illinois|Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas nationwide