by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in philosophy at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 philosophy, coming in at #99 out of 186 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 99 of 186 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Illinois | 3 of 6 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 9 of 18 |
The table below lists every degree level available for philosophy at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 12 master’s degrees in philosophy.
Northern Illinois University is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
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 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of philosophy master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of philosophy master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 67% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northern Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy | 7 |