by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NEIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NEIU among the top schools in the country for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #275 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 275 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 23 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 213 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at NEIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 77 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NEIU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU report a median salary of $41,581 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is below $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NEIU granted 67 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (46%).
NEIU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in general studies in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (60%).
