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. See how NEIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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NEIU ranks competitively among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #309 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 50 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 50 |
| College Major Best Value | 50 |
| Best Value Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 121 |
| Best Value Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 121 |
| College Major Best Value | 121 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $43,558 a year. This is lower than $54,279, the 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 |
Find out more about NEIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 29% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at NEIU were White. Approximately 60% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This health professions program at NEIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 50 |
| Public Health | 21 |