by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general education at Northern Illinois University. You can earn it at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for general education, placing at #163 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 163 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Illinois | 3 of 11 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general education at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 35 master’s degrees in general education.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering general education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 3 |
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 |
| Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools | 94 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 71% 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 master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northern Illinois University granted 35 master’s completions in education, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).