Is Eastern Illinois University worth it?
Eastern Illinois University is a public, four-year institution in Charleston, Illinois (small town). It awarded 2,372 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in industrial technology, engineering technologies and psychology.
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Federal context for Eastern Illinois University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$40,194
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,620
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,989
Average net price
$12,786
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
2,372
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,188
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $40,273 | $52,078 | 122 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $35,740 | $49,478 | 108 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $34,511 | $50,502 | 93 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,582 | $43,190 | 84 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,113 | $49,209 | 78 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,778 | $57,887 | 68 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $45,390 | $51,527 | 68 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $42,500 | $60,985 | 68 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $67,396 | $72,758 | 58 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $55,569 | $58,301 | 49 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,844 | $62,994 | 48 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $59,451 | $61,989 | 47 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,278 | $53,725 | 45 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $39,041 | $58,533 | 43 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $39,547 | $48,925 | 43 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Master's | 342 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 338 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 63 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 49 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 46 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 13,272 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 5,439 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,799 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 2,299 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 2,100 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,967 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,762 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,688 |
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Sources: federal figures for Eastern Illinois University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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