Eastern Illinois University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Eastern Illinois University at a glance

• 4,188

  students enrolled

• 2,426

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,786

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,624 in state, $12,066 out of state

• $42,694

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $51,989

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Eastern Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Eastern Illinois University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Coles County, where the college is.

• 26

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Coles County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $56,040

  median household income

  Coles County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering technologies, education, business & management, which lead to engineering (1 open), operations (11 open), programs (1 open), finance (5 open), sales (3 open).

Hiring most: Rural King (16), Bimbo Bakeries USA (1), Eastern Illinois University (1), Ferretti Search (1), Innovative Staff Solutions (1), Justrite Safety Group (1), Mediacom Communications (1), Serenity Estates (1).

What they hire for: Operations (11), Finance (5), Sales (3), Engineering (1), Fundraising & development (1), Human Resources (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Local Workforce Innovation Board 23.

• CEFS, An Illinois workNet Partner - MattoonMattoon · 217-279-0371 · Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University enrolls about 4,188 students and is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, Illinois. It awards about 2,426 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Illinois University?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Eastern Illinois University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,694 six years after entry and $51,989 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Eastern Illinois University offer AI or data science degrees?

Eastern Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Eastern Illinois University?

26 open professional jobs are listed in Coles County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Rural King has the most openings.