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Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University

Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 144 social work graduations were recorded at Northeastern Illinois University.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University

Online coursework is an option at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #6 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #11 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #33 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #185 of 567
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #205 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University

Graduates of Northeastern Illinois University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,930
2 years $31,474
3 years $38,297
4 years $44,094
5 years $49,644

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Northeastern Illinois University take home a median $44,094, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Northeastern Illinois University is $17,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 81% women (117) and 19% men (27).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Among the 76 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 82% were women (62) and 18% were men (14).

Northeastern Illinois University gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 43
Black / African American 9
Asian 4
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Of the 68 master’s social work degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 81% were women (55) and 19% were men (13).

Northeastern Illinois University gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 34
Black / African American 10
Asian 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Minority students account for 66% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Northeastern Illinois University

This Social Work program at Northeastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 144

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Counselors, All Other $81,766
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists $74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Social Workers, All Other $62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $40,804

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