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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #463 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal studies list. It is also ranked #35 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal studies majors at Northern Illinois University.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of liberal studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to 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 studies.
| 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 |
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