by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how EIU ranks in comparison to other schools with allied health programs.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #1,005 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #49 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Allied Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,238 a year. This is less than $51,384, which is the national median of all allied health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, allied health students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all allied health bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Eastern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students earned a bachelor's degree in allied health from EIU. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 46 |
| Nursing | 35 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 29 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 11 |
| Public Health | 7 |
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