Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Eastern Illinois University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Eastern Illinois University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
BA Foreign Language and BS Elementary Education, Class of 2010For Elementary Education, the course structure, the professional organization requirement, and practical experiences in classrooms were invaluable. The homework showed you the type of work you would be doing, just not the volume.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998EIU provides courses on line and at numerous satellite sites so that students who do not live close to the university can get an education in a more convenient way.
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Alumni
bachelors in physical education, Class of 1991strong alumni association, job placement
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Alumni
Elementary education, Class of 1989The teachers offered real life examples and lesson plan activities that everyone in the class received. My advisor lead me decide on an area of concentration that suited me. The college offered a variety of classes for my area and other areas unrelated to my major but still of interest for me.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2014Career Center on campus that has mock interviews, job fairs, career counselors, seminars, etc
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Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2002Career Planning and Placement Center, resume service, credential files, job fairs
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
BA Foreign Language and BS Elementary Education, Class of 2010Some hard working students who are posting their way through college, some people who applied for a more prestigious school and didn't get in, some transfer students from community college who seemed overwhelmed
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998There are many older students who have returned to school to get the degree that they weren't able to pursue after high school.
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Alumni
Elementary education, Class of 1989Most student groups were friendly and welcoming, even if you didn't belong to that group. There were plenty of groups to join depending on your interests.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2014Variety of students on campus. Hard to answer
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Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2002middle class, nice mix of liberal and conservative
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
BA Foreign Language and BS Elementary Education, Class of 2010They were older but well-kept.
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Alumni
sociology, Class of 1992many of the buildings need maintenance
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1998As I mostly attended satellite sites, I cannot really answer this question.
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Alumni
Elementary education, Class of 1989A lot of the facilities have been redone since I left. I have visited the school since and have been impressed with the added buildings, dining areas. The library has been redone befitting the computer ahe.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2014Computer labs are up to date. Dining halls have lots of options, but could use better quality food. Classrooms are nice. Variety of styles for dorm rooms which allow students to have options.
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Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2002Built in 50's and 60's, everything kept up well. Some new construction
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews-
Alumni
BA Foreign Language and BS Elementary Education, Class of 2010Greek life was most popular, while activities the campus ministries put on seemed pretty unique.
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Alumni
sociology, Class of 1992nothing particularly unique, sports are popular
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Alumni
Elementary education, Class of 1989The greek fraternities and sororities are still popular. Also, community groups in your major are growing.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2014Relay for Life, Greek Life, Black Student Union, Pride, homecoming, Parents' Weekend, etc
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Alumni
Elementary Education, Class of 2002strong housing program, strong greek program, diverse
Questions & Answers
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