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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #573 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities list. It is also ranked #38 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Northern Illinois University.
Of the 88 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NIU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 88 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 208 |
| Communication & Journalism | 191 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 104 |
| English Language & Literature | 58 |
| History | 51 |
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