by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #224 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,938 a year. This is higher than $41,809, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern Illinois University was $862 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.
The grade specific ed program at Northeastern Illinois University awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. 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 Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University make a median salary of $60,664 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 66 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern Illinois University, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 82 |
| Special Education | 68 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 50 |
| Student Counseling | 26 |
| Teaching English or French | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.