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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #1,470 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #67 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in health professions from EIU. This makes it the #486 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
EIU does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
Of the 66 health professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from EIU, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 46 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 24 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.