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Dekalb, Illinois
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College Badges for Northern Illinois University

Learn where NIU ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within Illinois

2021 Ranking Awards for Northern Illinois University

We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available. The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2021. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.

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Count by Award Level

Top 1%: 1
Top 5%: 22
Top 10%: 45
Top 15%: 29
Total: 97
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  • International Students
  • Student Athletes
  • Non-Traditional Students
  • Veterans
In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Best for the Money
Best for the Money (Great Lakes)
Best for the Money With Aid
Best for the Money With Aid (Great Lakes)
Best for the Money Without Aid
Best for the Money Without Aid (Great Lakes)
Overall Diversity
Male / Female Diversity
In The Top
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
General Biology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Accounting
Best Value
Most Popular
Business Administration & Management
Best Value
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
Finance & Financial Management
Best Value
Marketing
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Communication & Media Studies
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Computer & Information Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Computer Science
Most Popular
In The Top
Education15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Special Education
Best Value
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Best Value
Most Popular
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Best Value
In The Top
Engineering15%10% 5% 1%
Mechanical Engineering
Best Value
In The Top
Engineering Technologies15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
General Engineering Technology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
English Language & Literature15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
General English Literature
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular
Human Development & Family Studies
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Foreign Languages & Linguistics15%10% 5% 1%
Romance Languages
Most Popular
In The Top
Health Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Best Value
Most Popular
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
Most Popular
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Best Value
Most Popular
Health/Medical Prep Programs
Best Value
Most Popular
Mental & Social Health Services
Most Popular
Nursing
Best Value
In The Top
History15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
History
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Liberal Arts General Studies
Best Value
In The Top
Mathematics & Statistics15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Mathematics
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies15%10% 5% 1%
Health & Physical Education
Best Value
In The Top
Physical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology
Most Popular
Chemistry
Most Popular
In The Top
Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
General Psychology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Political Science & Government
Best Value
Most Popular
Sociology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Drama & Theater Arts
Best Value
Most Popular
Fine & Studio Arts
Best Value
Most Popular
Music
Most Popular
In The Top
International Value15%10% 5% 1%
Overall
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Northern Illinois University has no badges in this category.
In The Top
Health Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Health Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
General Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans
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