by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at Northern Illinois University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #339 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 339 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 5 master’s degrees in economics.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for economics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University granted 5 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 2 doctoral degrees in economics.
Northern Illinois University has not been ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 2 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northern Illinois University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 19 |