by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NEIU among the top schools in the country for public & social service, ranked #295 out of 861 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in public & social service at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 68 |
This public & social service area of study at NEIU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 144 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
NEIU ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,094 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NEIU, public & social service graduates take on a median debt of $17,500 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 57% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at NEIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 68 |
