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, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.
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The education major at NIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in education from NIU. This makes it the #208 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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.
Online degrees for the NIU education bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's education program at NIU make a median salary of $50,338. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,157.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in education from NIU. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 135 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 107 |
| Special Education | 89 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.