by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in finance from NIU. This makes it the #83 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $53,625. This is higher than $48,896, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, finance students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Northern Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in finance from NIU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance from NIU. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 317 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 186 |
| Accounting | 156 |
| Marketing | 154 |
| Taxation | 11 |
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