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. Also, learn how Northeastern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 175 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in social work from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #157 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,178 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its social work 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.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Northeastern Illinois University make a median salary of $45,997. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
The social work program at Northeastern Illinois University awarded 63 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
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