by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 38 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for teacher education grade specific, ranked #117 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 117 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Illinois | 7 of 43 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 185 |
The following degree levels are granted in teacher education grade specific at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University conferred 132 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 38 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $43,091 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, teacher education grade specific graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 55% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northern Illinois University granted 77 bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
Northern Illinois University conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education and teaching recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Northern Illinois University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 |
