Erikson Institute is in a large city, in Chicago, Illinois. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Erikson Institute earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work.
Erikson Institute does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Erikson Institute are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Erikson Institute, in 2005, had 233 students (125 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at Erikson Institute is essentially female.
More complete details are provided below.
Erikson Institute
420 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-5627
General Phone: (312) 755-2250
http://www.erikson.edu
Erikson Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 46 | child development |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Erikson Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 53 | 2 |
In 2005, Erikson Institute had a total enrollment of 233 students (125 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 35% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Erikson Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3510300)
Erikson Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $58,292 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $68,316 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erikson Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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