by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Northern Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer education.
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Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #258 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 241 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $60,912 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, education students borrow a median amount of $24,483 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of education master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northern Illinois University.
The education program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 140 |
| Special Education | 112 |
| Educational Administration | 107 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 100 |
| General Education | 35 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 26 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 |