by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for education, placing at #244 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 244 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 11 of 48 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 215 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in education at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 241 |
| Master’s | 259 |
| Doctoral | 57 |
| Professional Certificate | 18 |
This education area of study at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 241 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $60,912 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, education students borrow a median amount of $24,483 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 259 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 57 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 18 |
