by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NEIU as a strong choice for education, ranked #204 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 204 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 9 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 215 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 115 |
| Master’s | 198 |
The education area of study at NEIU 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, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 115 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NEIU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $63,141 a year. This is higher than $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, education students accumulate a median of $20,431 in student loans. This is higher than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
Learn more about NEIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at NEIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 198 |
