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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical prep.
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NIU was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for medical prep majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in health/medical prep programs. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 164 degrees were handed out.
Medical Prep majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,899 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,666 for all medical prep students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, medical prep students borrow a median amount of $23,139 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all medical prep bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,397.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the medical prep program at NIU is $226 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.
The medical prep program at NIU awarded 153 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its medical prep bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical prep majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 205 |
| Communication Sciences | 71 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
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