by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in teacher education grade specific.
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Northern Illinois University is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education grade specific. More specifically it was ranked #87 out of 797 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $43,091 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, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 55% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s degree in teacher education grade specific from Northern Illinois University identified as women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 75% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the teacher education grade specific majors at Northern Illinois University.
This teacher education grade specific program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 77 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 23 |
Northern Illinois University granted 77 completions in elementary education and teaching recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Northern Illinois University granted 40 degrees in early childhood education and teaching in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Northern Illinois University granted 23 degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).