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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from NIU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
The foreign languages & linguistics program at NIU awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 foreign languages & linguistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from NIU, about 25% were men and 75% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 30 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 208 |
| Communication & Journalism | 191 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 104 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 88 |
| English Language & Literature | 58 |
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