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 mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $41,139. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $27,446 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,818 for all mental health services majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at NIU is $199 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mental health services from NIU. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NIU mental health services 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 205 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 153 |
| Communication Sciences | 71 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 39 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 35 |
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