Education, General

Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 13.01

$62,620Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,889Median earnings 4 years after
$66,451Median earnings 5 years after
$20,641Median federal debt
193Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $62,620 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $20,641, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Education, General (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Park University
Chicago
$57,383—
Quincy University
Quincy
$52,088—
McKendree University
Lebanon
$50,945$20,813
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$50,338$30,041

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $62,620 one year after graduation and $66,451 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,641.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.