We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University highly for mathematics, placing at #326 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 326 of 468 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Illinois | 12 of 13 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 55 |
Here is each degree level available for mathematics at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 11 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $59,728 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, mathematics students accumulate a median of $25,044 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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.
Among recent graduates, 82% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 76% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mathematics | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics | 3 |