Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Greenville University

Greenville's teaching program produces starting salaries around $37,000—roughly $7,000 below the Illinois median and ranking in just the 25th percentile statewide. That puts graduates behind three-quarters of teacher education programs in a state where educators already face cost-of-living challenges, particularly compared to top programs like UIC ($61,000) or Loyola ($56,000). The debt load of $22,000 is manageable relative to earnings, but flat income over four years suggests limited advancement opportunities in these early career stages.

The small sample size here matters. With fewer than 30 graduates in this cohort, one or two outliers could significantly skew these numbers in either direction. That said, the pattern of below-average earnings is consistent across both national and state comparisons, suggesting systemic placement challenges rather than statistical noise.

For families prioritizing teaching careers in Illinois, this program's value proposition is weak. The 95% admission rate and below-average SAT scores indicate accessible entry, but that hasn't translated into competitive graduate outcomes. If your child is committed to teaching, examine where Greenville's education graduates actually secure jobs and whether those districts offer growth trajectories that the four-year data doesn't capture. Otherwise, state schools or programs with stronger Illinois placement networks would better position them for both starting salaries and long-term career advancement.