The most popular undergraduate major at Eastern Illinois University is Elementary Education and Teaching followed by Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and Communication and Media Studies. A list of all 44 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Eastern Illinois University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 35 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 108 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 244 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 41 |
| Health Teacher Education | 31 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 13 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 11 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 28 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 30 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 20 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 145 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 53 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 208 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 62 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 27 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 38 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 20 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 163 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 9 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 128 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Economics | 23 |
| Geography | 24 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Sociology | 71 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| African-American/Black Studies | 2 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 47 |
| Music | 24 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 28 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 2 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 15 |
| Accounting | 51 |
| Finance | 69 |
| Management Science | 108 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 73 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 55 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Communication and Media Studies | 166 |
| Journalism | 29 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144892 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Illinois University.