Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois · Public · 4,188 undergraduates
All 43 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,828 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,619 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,412 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,665 |
| $110k and up | $21,027 |
| All families (average) | $12,786 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,478 | +$13,396 | clears the bar | $19,712 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $52,078 | +$15,996 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,190 | +$7,108 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 3 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $72,758 | +$36,676 | clears the bar | $17,123 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $50,502 | +$14,420 | clears the bar | $22,165 | 1.5 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $49,117 | +$13,035 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Master's Degree | $76,047 | +$39,965 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,725 | +$17,643 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $58,301 | +$22,219 | clears the bar | $14,627 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,880 | +$59,798 | clears the bar | $25,546 | 0.4 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $51,527 | +$15,445 | clears the bar | $26,269 | 1.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $54,791 | +$18,709 | clears the bar | $16,348 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,887 | +$21,805 | clears the bar | $23,676 | 1.1 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,209 | +$13,127 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $61,989 | +$25,907 | clears the bar | $39,565 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 43 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 47% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.