Educational Administration at Northeastern Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, consider 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 in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 educational administration degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Educational Administration program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 90 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 24 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #92 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Those who finish Northeastern Illinois University’s Educational Administration program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,937 |
| 2 years | $77,401 |
| 3 years | $85,599 |
| 4 years | $91,762 |
| 5 years | $103,153 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from Northeastern Illinois University report median earnings of $91,762, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Educational Administration graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Educational Administration graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 78% women (43) and 22% men (12).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Among the 55 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 78% were women (43) and 22% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at Northeastern Illinois University
This Educational Administration program at Northeastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 45 |
| Urban Education & Leadership | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Students who finish Educational Administration program at Northeastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Educational Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.