Illinois · Bilingual

Best colleges for Bilingual in Illinois

Ranked by graduates a year

Roosevelt University, Olivet Nazarene University and Concordia University - Chicago award the most Bilingual degrees and certificates in Illinois: 36, 7 and 2 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Illinois colleges offer Bilingual and award 53 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education program focuses on developing proficiency in two or more languages, catering to individuals who wish to enhance their communication skills in diverse educational settings. This…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 13.02
States offered
33
with a program page
Degrees / yr
53
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,077
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
47%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
$45,150
BLS OEWS May 2025

8 institutions offering Bilingual in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—3635%$21,085—
2Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais Private not-for-profit
—761%$20,903—
3Chicago State University
Chicago Public
—215%——
4Concordia University - Chicago
River Forest Private not-for-profit
—236%$17,620—
5DePaul University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—268%$28,141—
6Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
—273%$33,454—
7Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills Public
—140%——
8Rockford University
Rockford Private not-for-profit
—147%$23,077—

Colleges awarding the most Bilingual degrees in Illinois

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Roosevelt University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
36Not reported
2Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
3Concordia University - Chicago
River Forest Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
4DePaul University
Chicago Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
5Loyola University Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
6Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills Public
1Not reported
7Rockford University
Rockford Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Illinois colleges offering Bilingual
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Chicago State UniversityChicagoPublic2

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~65,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$37,120
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
22,420
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$45,150
median $40,910
Best-paying metro
$50,870
Rockford, IL

Related careers

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$74,630 avg · 61,520 jobs
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$75,870 avg · 24,770 jobs
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
$45,150 avg · 22,420 jobs
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
$71,160 avg · 4,660 jobs
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$67,070 avg · 3,930 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Bilingual programs in Illinois.

Which Illinois colleges award the most Bilingual degrees?+

Roosevelt University (36 graduates a year), Olivet Nazarene University (7 graduates a year) and Concordia University - Chicago (2 graduates a year) award the most Bilingual degrees and certificates in Illinois, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Illinois colleges offer Bilingual.

How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois is $45,150 (median $40,910), across about 22,420 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Bilingual program?+

The Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education program focuses on developing proficiency in two or more languages, catering to individuals who wish to enhance their communication skills in diverse educational settings. This…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, learning strategies, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 65,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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