Colleges in the Midwest for majoring in education?

College Search & Selection
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<p>So I have realized that I want to make a positive impact on young peoples lives, so I am considering teaching. I am looking to stay in the Midwest (I live in Chicago). What colleges should I look into for majoring in education? I know I haven't put any of my credentials in the post but I just want a general list of schools I can look into. Thanks!</p>

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<p>For an education major, look for any school that is in-state and affordable</p>

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<p>Thank you for the insight. Now I have to figure out what schools in Illinois offer good programs.</p>

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<p>Ask your own teachers, and the principal at your school. They will know which in-state colleges/universities produce graduates who get hired.</p>

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<p>^ I agree totally.</p>

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<p>If your stats are good Miami University offers strong scholarships and has a great Education school. </p>

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<p>Also see if your HS has any “future teachers of america” type groups or programs. You may be able to do some student teaching and see if you like it.</p>

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<p>Try DePaul U. </p>

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<p>Carleton and Grinnell Colleges have education programs that lead to licensure.</p>

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<p>Most of the midwest flagship Us have good education programs. </p>

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<p>Congrats on being noble enough to consider teaching. But be aware the about 50% of teachers do not make it past 5 years in the classroom. For all the nobleness of the profession, you may find it is the worst possible job, where you are responsible for everything, but control nothing, not even the lessons you give in some cases. Yet everything is your fault.</p>

<p>That said, if you really want to do it, do not spend anything more than you have to to get certified - get the best possible combination of quality education at the lowest price, as paying more for slightly better will not result in a higher salary. If you really want to have a backup plan and you enjoy science or math, major in one of those and get teacher certification. Even English or history with teacher certification is a better idea than something like elementary education, where if things go wrong, you really don’t have much to sell to the real world.</p>