Health Professions at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Northeastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 465 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #50 of 102 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #121 of 434 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #309 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #933 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Those who finish Northeastern Illinois University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,803 |
| 2 years | $36,248 |
| 3 years | $37,546 |
| 4 years | $43,558 |
| 5 years | $58,202 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $43,558, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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.