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, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from NIU make a median salary of $49,533 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $49,402.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 46 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NIU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The public health program at NIU awarded 16 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 216 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 164 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 65 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 30 |
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