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. At its best it places at #5 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NEIU as a strong choice for teacher education grade specific, placing at #112 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 112 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois | 6 of 43 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 185 |
Here is each degree level granted in teacher education grade specific at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 72 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at NEIU report a median salary of $50,486 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NEIU, teacher education grade specific students borrow a median amount of $15,612 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
NEIU conferred 33 bachelor’s completions in early childhood education and teaching in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (52%).
NEIU awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
NEIU granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (38%).
Graduate study is also available at NEIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 47 |
