by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at EIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 46 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, EIU as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #1,147 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,147 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Illinois | 46 of 104 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 140 of 366 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 58 |
This health professions field at EIU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Illinois University handed out 89 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,009 a year. This is above $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at EIU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 58 |
