Education, General
Master's degree · McKendree University · Lebanon, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at McKendree University earn a median of $50,945 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 $20,813, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $62,620 | $20,641 |
| North Park University Chicago | $57,383 | — |
| Quincy University Quincy | $52,088 | — |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $50,338 | $30,041 |
Other programs at McKendree University
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$100,754 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,156 - Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree
$65,396 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$61,983 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$57,251 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$55,313 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$51,157 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,505 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$45,899 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$43,707 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$43,339 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,015 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$34,872 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,919 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$31,678 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$31,259 - BiopsychologyBachelor's degree
$58,057
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from McKendree University make?
The median salary is $50,945 one year after graduation and $55,233 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,813.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.