Does school size matter for education major?

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<p>I have my selections narrowed down to Northern Illinois, University of Illinois and Benedictine University. Out of these three Benedictine is my favorite by far. I am majoring in social science with a minor in secondary education. The only reason I am not 100% set on Benedictine is because I am worried not having a big name to back up my education would hurt me in finding a job. </p>

<p>Should I be looking at the bigger schools for the more well known programs or the school I like the most for the atmosphere? </p>

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<p>If going into an education, I don’t think it matters as other majors. Go with your gut</p>

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<p>Avoid debt. Work hard. </p>

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<p>I can get out of benedictine with less than 10k in debt. My gut tells me Benedictine because I just like the school so much more. But if U of I would help me get a job I could just buckle down and go there. </p>

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<p>First, I do think that gut feeling is important so don’t discount it. If you are concerned, see if you can talk to someone at Benedictine in the education department and ask about their job placement history.</p>

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<p>Ask the career development office if you can get a copy of the latest post-graduate survey. It’s gives info how many grads are getting jobs, going into grad school, etc.</p>

<p>Julie Cosimo, Ed. D. Director
Career Development
Phone: (630) 829-6040
Fax: (630) 829-6043
E-mail: <a href=“mailto:career@ben.edu”>career@ben.edu</a></p>

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<p>For education, what matters is whether or not the graduates get hired. If you want a job in Illinois after you graduate, you need to ask around and find out where the teachers who have found jobs in recent years graduated from. If the Benedictine grads are getting work, you are OK. If not, then check out placement for the other places.</p>

<p>What is your situation? Are you a transfer who has already been accepted at all of these three universities, or are you a high school student? If you are still in high school, you need to apply to all of them, and make your decision after you have been admitted and awarded your financial aid packages.</p>