Bioengineering at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Bioengineering, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 bioengineering graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Bioengineering graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Bioengineering graduates at Northern Illinois University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).
Bioengineering Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 16 bachelor’s bioengineering degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Bioengineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Bioengineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Bioengineering Graduates
Graduates of the Bioengineering program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Bioengineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $121,651 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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