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 #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NEIU highly for social work, coming in at #187 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 187 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 8 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 107 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 68 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at NEIU report a median salary of $44,094 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, social work students borrow a median amount of $17,500 in student loans. This is below $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 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 social work.
| 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. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 68 |
