Mental Health Counseling at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Mental Health Counseling, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 mental health counseling degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Mental Health Counseling Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Mental Health Counseling program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 239 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Mental Health Counseling graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental Health Counseling graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 74% women (29) and 26% men (10).
Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Among the 39 master’s mental health counseling graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, 74% were women (29) and 26% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Mental Health Counseling master’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mental Health Counseling Graduates
Students who finish Mental Health Counseling program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental Health Counseling majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
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.