by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human services.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for human services list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in human services. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of human services students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $28,882. This is less than $32,912, which is the national median of all human services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, human services students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $39,807.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human services majors at Northern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in human services from NIU. About 20% were men and 80% 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 human services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 35 |
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