Education at Northeastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #7 of 51 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 222 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Graduates of Northeastern Illinois University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,366 |
| 2 years | $55,645 |
| 3 years | $58,063 |
| 4 years | $63,141 |
| 5 years | $72,429 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $63,141, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Northeastern Illinois University comes in at $20,431.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Northeastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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