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 NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 94 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from NIU. This makes it the #32 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of subject specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $45,184. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $43,086 for all subject specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students earned a bachelor's degree in subject specific ed from NIU. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its subject specific ed 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.
Graduates of the master's subject specific ed program at NIU make a median salary of $58,494. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all subject specific ed graduates with a master's is $56,457.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of subject specific ed master's degrees went to men and 68% went to 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 135 |
| Educational Administration | 107 |
| Special Education | 89 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Instructional Media Design | 33 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.