by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NEIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public & social service.
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NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering public & social service. In particular, it placed #331 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,094 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NEIU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 57% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public & social service master’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the public & social service majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This public & social service program at NEIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 144 |