by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical prep.
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NIU is in the top 10% of the country for medical prep. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 177 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 164 bachelor's degrees in health/medical prep programs. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
Medical Prep majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,550 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,902 for all medical prep students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, medical prep students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all medical prep majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the medical prep program at NIU is $226 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical prep majors at Northern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 students earned a bachelor's degree in medical prep from NIU. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 216 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Public Health | 62 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 30 |
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