by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University highly for public & social service, coming in at #181 out of 861 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 31 |
This public & social service field at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 31 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Northern Illinois University is not currently ranked for public & social service at the bachelor’s level.
Public & Social Service graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $62,308 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, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 7 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public & social service from Northern Illinois University identified as women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Black or African American. Roughly 57% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 31 |
