by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how NEIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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NEIU ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #174 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 115 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $63,141 a year. This is higher than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, education students accumulate a median of $20,431 in student loans. This is higher than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
Learn more about NEIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of education master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at NEIU are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This education program at NEIU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 119 |
| Special Education | 58 |
| Educational Administration | 55 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 35 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Teaching English or French | 18 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 |