Major Programs at Illinois State

Illinois State University offers 163 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education.
  • Total number of programs: 163
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Illinois State University

Illinois State University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. Illinois State University offers 163 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 5,400 students have completed their study at Illinois State University.
Offered Degrees at Illinois State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree7904,246
Master's Degree410835
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship8058
Doctor's degree - other2015
Post Bachelor's Degree270232
Post Master's Degree6014
Total16305,400

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Illinois State University offers 163 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 5,400 students have completed their studies.
  • 4,246 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 835 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 232 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 14 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 11
Environmental Science11
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0
European Studies/Civilization0
Communication and Journalism [+] 261
Speech Communication and Rhetoric92
Mass Communication/Media Studies62
Journalism32
Public Relations/Image Management75
Communications Technologies [+] 20
Graphic Communications20
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 211
Information Technology26
Computer Science58
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)32
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications7
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance88
Education [+] 706
Special Education and Teaching147
Elementary Education and Teaching281
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching53
Early Childhood Education and Teaching84
Business Teacher Education7
Health Teacher Education31
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education8
Music Teacher Education26
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching48
Biology Teacher Education21
Engineering Technology [+] 27
Industrial Technology/Technician21
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician6
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 27
German Language and Literature2
French Language and Literature4
Spanish Language and Literature21
Work and Family Studies [+] 109
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences30
Human Development and Family Studies56
Apparel and Textiles23
Legal Studies [+] 13
Legal Assistant/Paralegal13
English Language and Literature [+] 104
English Language and Literature104
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 91
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies24
General Studies67
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 133
Biology/Biological Sciences104
Biochemistry4
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology25
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 47
Mathematics47
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 147
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management81
Kinesiology and Exercise Science66
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 15
Philosophy15
Physical Sciences [+] 50
Chemistry14
Geology/Earth Science20
Physics16
Psychology [+] 145
Psychology145
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 144
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies144
Human Services [+] 57
Social Work57
Social Sciences [+] 188
Anthropology13
Economics21
Geography14
Political Science and Government84
Sociology56
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 214
Interior Design30
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts70
Art/Art Studies68
Fine/Studio Arts16
Music13
Music Performance17
Visual and Performing Arts (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 417
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist92
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator15
Athletic Training/Trainer20
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist23
Environmental Health8
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene11
Dietetics/Dietitian41
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse207
Business [+] 862
Business Administration and Management141
Accounting133
Finance142
International Business/Trade/Commerce42
Management Information Systems28
Management Science88
Marketing/Marketing Management213
Insurance21
Construction Management54
History [+] 105
History105
Total4,246
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 19
Speech Communication and Rhetoric19
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 38
Information Technology28
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)10
Education [+] 179
Curriculum and Instruction52
Educational Leadership and Administration31
Special Education and Teaching34
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services19
Business Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education9
Reading Teacher Education11
Chemistry Teacher Education22
Engineering Technology [+] 56
Industrial Technology/Technician56
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Work and Family Studies [+] 12
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences12
English Language and Literature [+] 9
English Language and Literature9
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 22
Mathematics22
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 72
Health and Physical Education/Fitness72
Physical Sciences [+] 15
Chemistry6
Hydrology and Water Resources Science9
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0
Psychology [+] 22
Psychology9
Counseling Psychology13
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 12
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies12
Human Services [+] 20
Social Work20
Social Sciences [+] 29
Anthropology8
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6
Political Science and Government8
Sociology7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 44
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts7
Art/Art Studies7
Fine/Studio Arts8
Music22
Visual and Performing Arts (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 83
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist33
Dietetics/Dietitian22
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse28
Business [+] 170
Business Administration and Management102
Accounting68
History [+] 14
History14
Total835
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 36
Curriculum and Instruction8
Educational Leadership and Administration21
Special Education and Teaching5
Mathematics Teacher Education2
English Language and Literature [+] 5
English Language and Literature5
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Psychology [+] 7
School Psychology7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2
Nursing Science2
Total58
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 15
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist11
Nursing Practice4
Total15
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 19
Women's Studies19
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 22
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration17
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)0
Education [+] 11
Educational/Instructional Technology0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness0
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs0
Special Education and Teaching (other)7
Foreign Language Teacher Education1
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)1
Engineering Technology [+] 3
Quality Control Technology/Technician3
Library Science [+] 6
Library and Information Science6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Gerontology0
Physical Sciences [+] 3
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation0
Human Services [+] 1
Social Work1
Social Sciences [+] 1
Anthropology (other)1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 103
Dietetics/Dietitian43
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)60
Business [+] 60
Project Management11
Organizational Leadership13
Management Science36
Total232
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 7
Administration of Special Education3
Secondary School Administration/Principalship0
Superintendency and Educational System Administration3
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)1
Psychology [+] 6
School Psychology6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1
Total14

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