| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 5 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
It offers 36 graduate programs - 36 Master's. The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is $9,874 for in-state and $18,217 for out-of-state students.
A total of 1,508 students is enrolled in graduate schools out of total 5,734 students at Northeastern Illinois. Northeastern Illinois offers online graduate programs and 345 out of 1,508 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $9,874 for Illinois residents and $18,217 for out-of-state students. It offers thirty-six (36) graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
| School Name | Northeastern Illinois University |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-year, Public |
| Address | 5500 N Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL |
| Graduate School Students | 1,462 students 345 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) | In-State$9,874 Out-of-State$18,217 |
| Student to Faculty | 9:1 (11.11%) |
| Number of Graduate Programs | Total 36 Graduate Programs 36 Master's |
The following tables describe 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees at Northeastern Illinois University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Illinois residents, the tuition & fees are $9,874 and $18,217 for non-Illinois residents.
The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $464 for Illinois residents and $927 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,344 | $16,687 |
| Fees | $1,530 | $1,530 |
| Cost per Credit | $464 | $927 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,920 | |
| Room & Board | $10,390 (On-Campus) / $5,220 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $5,767 (On-Campus) / $5,767 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $27,951 | $36,294 |
| Off-Campus Total | $22,781 | $31,124 |
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $9,242 | $9,428 | $9,299 | $9,874 | $9,874 |
| Out-of-State | $17,032 | $17,375 | $17,090 | $18,217 | $18,217 |
Northeastern Illinois University offers Masters graduate degree/certificate programs through 36 major areas - 36 Master's.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 426 | - | - | - |
| Men | 128 | - | - | - |
| Women | 298 | - | - | - |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin American Studies | 5 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other) | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies (other) | 5 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 57 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Special Education and Teaching | 40 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| History Teacher Education | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | 9 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerontology | 1 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 18 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 6 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology (other) | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 49 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Social Sciences (other) | 7 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 13 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 28 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Public Health | 17 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 19 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Accounting | 9 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Human Resources Development | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
By attending status, there are 397 full-time and 1,065 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers distance learning for graduate programs, and 345 students enrolled through online exclusively and 431 students are taking some online graduate courses.
By race/ethnicity 464 White, 78 Black, and 63 Asian students are attending at Northeastern Illinois University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
11 grad students are younger than 22 and 413 students are older than 65. It has 582 students aged between 22 and 30 and 501 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Men | 492 |
| Women | 970 |
| Total | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 397 |
| Part-time Students | 1,065 |
| Total | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 2 |
| Asian | 63 |
| Black | 78 |
| Hispanic | 652 |
| White | 464 |
| Two or more races | 25 |
| Un-Known | 87 |
| Total | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 11 |
| 22-24 | 178 |
| 25-29 | 404 |
| 30-34 | 285 |
| 35-39 | 216 |
| 40 & Over | 413 |
At Northeastern Illinois University graduate schools, 345 students enrolled online exclusively and 431 students enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 1,508 |
|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 345 |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 431 |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 732 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 345 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Resident | 322 |
| Other State In U.S. | 6 |
| Outside of U.S. | 17 |