Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Illinois University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Eastern Illinois University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $58,817 | $81,362 | +1% | #27 of 51 | #34 | $22,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $42,284 | $72,220 | -22% | #369 of 459 | #380 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,370 | $70,704 | -15% | #327 of 452 | #362 | $15,478 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,070 | $66,840 | -12% | #552 of 796 | #640 | $22,229 |
| Marketing | $46,844 | $62,994 | -9% | #339 of 516 | #380 | $22,625 |
| Political Science and Government | $28,721 | $61,519 | -3% | #293 of 565 | #293 | $20,326 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $42,500 | $60,985 | -29% | #120 of 126 | #119 | $24,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $60,473 | +3% | #89 of 215 | #125 | $19,040 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $38,369 | $59,401 | -7% | #113 of 178 | #127 | $23,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,778 | $57,887 | +3% | #221 of 660 | #244 | $23,676 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,862 | $54,791 | -2% | #106 of 207 | #121 | $16,348 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $38,821 | $54,548 | +6% | #93 of 345 | #149 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | — | $54,038 | -4% | #100 of 187 | #115 | — |
| Biology | $31,278 | $53,725 | -6% | #571 of 841 | #625 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,273 | $52,078 | -2% | #249 of 476 | #293 | $18,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $34,511 | $50,502 | -7% | #392 of 610 | #451 | $22,165 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $49,556 | -30% | #239 of 253 | #238 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $35,740 | $49,478 | -2% | #560 of 1027 | #628 | $19,712 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $35,425 | $49,424 | -2% | #30 of 55 | #35 | $21,500 |
| Music | $37,163 | $49,236 | +15% | #66 of 268 | #80 | $26,000 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $33,113 | $49,209 | +2% | #16 of 49 | #27 | $25,000 |
| Sociology | $39,547 | $48,925 | -7% | #316 of 462 | #337 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,955 | $47,566 | -6% | #133 of 177 | #151 | $22,062 |
| English Language and Literature | $31,933 | $47,222 | -3% | #340 of 576 | #375 | $24,348 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,582 | $43,190 | -9% | #569 of 680 | #632 | $21,000 |
| History | $32,149 | $40,597 | -20% | #436 of 459 | #446 | $20,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,489 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,213 | $39,923 | -3% | #258 of 423 | #276 | $23,725 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Eastern Illinois University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $169,852
- Avg rent near campus: $732/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 62474 (6.9% cap, Westfield)
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🏆 Where Eastern Illinois University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,619 | $30,095 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,412 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,774 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,371 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,132 |
| $110,001+ | $21,672 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology