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, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #337 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 337 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Illinois | 9 of 14 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 34 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,359 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, economics graduates take on a median debt of $25,879 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 95% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 68% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| 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 Economics | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 2 |
