Many students in NIU's College of Health and Human Sciences can also expect to find themselves in demand as the U.S. Census Bureau projects that the need for physical therapists, community and public health professionals, nurses, gerontologists, and speech and hearing pathologists will grow significantly. The news is also good for graduates of the College of Law , as demand for lawyers is also expected to remain high well into the next century, according to government reports. Northern's roots as a teachers college, and a reputation for grooming excellent educators keep school districts from around the country coming to NIU every year. In fact, Scott and his staff put on a separate education job fair each spring to accommodate the demand. The reputation of NIU's College of Visual and Performing Arts also continues to be excellent, with graduates regularly found behind the scenes and in front of the footlights throughout the region.
Northern graduates are highly successful in their job searches.