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Public Health at Northern Illinois University

16 Master's Degrees
#276 Overall Quality
The Public Health major is part of the health professions program at Northern Illinois University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.

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Public Health Degrees Available at NIU

NIU Public Health Rankings

The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.

Popularity of Public Health at NIU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in public health.

In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in public health from NIU. This makes it the #207 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Public Health from NIU Cost?

$12,506 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

NIU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,792 $9,792
Fees $2,714 $2,714
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
On Campus Room and Board $12,800 $12,800
On Campus Other Expenses $2,836 $2,836

Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.

Does NIU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Public Health?

NIU does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.

NIU Public Health Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from NIU. About 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in public health.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 17
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 1

NIU Public Health Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northern Illinois University.

Majors Similar to Public Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 205
Health/Medical Prep Programs 153
Communication Sciences 71
Mental & Social Health Services 45
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 39

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