Top Ranked Programs
Eureka College's program mix is anchored in education and the liberal arts — a portfolio shaped by the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college. Teacher Education is the largest program with 24 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology. Education represents 22% of degrees awarded, reflecting the institution's core mission and regional labor-market demand. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in fields where Eureka College maintains substantial enrollment. Business Administration graduates earn median earnings of $57,983 four years after enrollment, while Criminal Justice graduates earn $52,845. Psychology, General and Teacher Education round out the highest-earning programs, with graduates earning $51,353 and $44,805 respectively. These outcomes reflect the institution's strength in preparing students for direct workforce entry in fields with stable regional demand. Education-focused programs at Eureka College connect to in-demand roles in school systems across Illinois and the broader Midwest, where teacher shortages continue to create hiring opportunities. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how the institution's dominant program families align with labor-market conditions. As a smaller liberal arts institution, Eureka College graduates a focused cohort annually, which shapes the intensity of alumni networks and employer relationships within regional education and nonprofit sectors.