by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University highly for liberal arts general studies, ranked #234 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 234 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Illinois | 19 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 213 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 93 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $48,131 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, liberal arts general studies graduates take on a median debt of $30,839 in student loans. This is higher than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 52% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
