General Education at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study General Education, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 general education degrees were awarded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Education graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Education graduates at Northern Illinois University are 86% women (30) and 14% men (5).
General Education Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 35 master’s general education graduates at Northern Illinois University, 86% were women (30) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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.
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