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ACCEPTANCE RATE

52.50%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

66

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,025

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Science Teacher Degree

Science teachers focus energy on understanding, processing, interpreting, and communicating science-based information. Depending on the teaching environment and school type, a science teacher may be required by the institution to perform specific types of research to help advance the field of study. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Eastern Illinois University (EIU)

816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Eastern Illinois University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Charleston, IL and publically funded. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled yearly at Eastern Illinois University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Education
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to EIU score in a range of 19 to 23 on the ACT exam. EIU has an admissions rate of about 68 percent of which only 29 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at eiu.edu.

Tuition & fees at Eastern Illinois University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $28,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The EIU "Panthers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the Eastern Illinois University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Science Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. EIU has offered the following programs for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree7
Master's Degree0

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White5
Multiple Races1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Science Teacher program at EIU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Average Annual Salary: $91890

      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

      Description

      Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

      Career Outlook & Projections ()

      According to the BLS, biological science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.2% from 2014 to 2024

      Salary & Wages

      • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
        • Total Employment: 1
        • Average Annual Salary: $87950
        • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
          • Total Employment: 40
          • Average Annual Salary: $70480

        Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

        Description

        Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

        Career Outlook & Projections ()

        According to the BLS, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

        Salary & Wages

        • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
          • Average Annual Salary: $72050

            Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

            Description

            Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

            Career Outlook & Projections ()

            According to the BLS, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

            Salary & Wages

            • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
              • Total Employment: 110
              • Average Annual Salary: $75380

                Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

                Admission Requirements & Details

                The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Eastern Illinois University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

                College Credits Accepted

                • Dual Credits
                • Life Experience Credits
                • AP Course Credits
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                Academics & Student Services

                Student Services

                To support students and graduates, Eastern Illinois University may offer services to students including:

                • Online classes
                • Classes offered on nights and weekends
                • Remedial instructional courses
                • Academic counseling for students
                • Student employment

                Intercollegiate Athletics

                Eastern Illinois University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

                • Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference)
                • Basketball (Ohio Valley Conference)
                • Track and Field (Ohio Valley Conference)
                • Football (Ohio Valley Conference)
                • Golf
                • Soccer
                • Softball
                • Swimming
                • Tennis
                • Volleyball