Elementary Education at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Elementary Education, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 elementary education graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Elementary Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 34 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 110 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 139 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #89 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #180 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Elementary Education graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Northern Illinois University are 91% women (70) and 9% men (7).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 77 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 91% were women (70) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Those who complete Elementary Education program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Elementary Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
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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