by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University highly for accounting, placing at #64 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 64 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Illinois | 2 of 34 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 167 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in accounting at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Northern Illinois University is in the top 15% of the country for accounting at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $74,800 a year. This is higher than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, accounting students accumulate a median of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 58% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 26 |
