by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 94 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from NIU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Subject Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,364 a year. This is higher than $36,899, which is the national median for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at NIU make a median salary of $50,679. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $48,852.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, subject specific ed students borrow a median amount of $26,746 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,477 for all subject specific ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Northern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of subject specific ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 |
| Special Education | 114 |
| Educational Administration | 112 |
| Instructional Media Design | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 38 |
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