Northern Illinois University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 331(↓32) (Click for schools/majors ranking)
2021 QS USA University Rankings:201(→)
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Lisa Freeman (President)
Website: www.niu.edu/; Phone: 8008923050
Location: 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828
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Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Business Administration and Management, General. | $58,425-$94,214 | |||
Operations Management and Supervision. | $58,425-$94,214 | |||
Accounting. | $64,021-$72,760 | |||
Finance, General. | $60,130 | |||
Management Science. | $54,900 | |||
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $54,900 | |||
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $51,607 | |||
Marketing, Other. | $51,607 | |||
Taxation. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | $36,566-$57,934 | |||
Audiology/Audiologist. | $36,566-$57,934 | |||
Athletic Training/Trainer. | - | |||
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | $57,749 | |||
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | $36,526 | |||
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. | $43,096 | |||
Public Health, General. | - | |||
Health Services Administration. | - | |||
Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $72,792 | |||
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | $72,792 | |||
Dietetics/Dietitian. | $40,592-$55,845 | |||
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $71,741-$96,563 | |||
Nursing Science. | $71,741-$96,563 | |||
Nursing Practice. | $71,741-$96,563 | |||
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Education, General. | - | |||
Curriculum and Instruction. | - | |||
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $45,792-$125,726 | |||
Adult and Continuing Education Administration. | $45,792-$125,726 | |||
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. | $45,792-$125,726 | |||
Educational/Instructional Technology. | $58,262 | |||
Educational Evaluation and Research. | - | |||
Special Education and Teaching, General. | $46,482-$50,553 | |||
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $47,449 | |||
Elementary Education and Teaching. | $39,013 | |||
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | $39,013 | |||
Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $39,013 | |||
Art Teacher Education. | $41,154-$52,513 | |||
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $41,154-$52,513 | |||
Reading Teacher Education. | $41,154-$52,513 | |||
Biology Teacher Education. | $41,154-$52,513 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - | |||
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $74,151 | |||
Mechanical Engineering. | $74,168 | |||
Industrial Engineering. | $68,055 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Information Technology. | - | |||
Computer Science. | $68,991-$75,980 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Psychology, General. | $34,877-$73,940 | |||
Educational Psychology. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthropology, General. | $23,911 | |||
Economics, General. | $55,873 | |||
Geography. | - | |||
Political Science and Government, General. | $42,288 | |||
Sociology, General. | $35,526 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $42,955 | |||
Journalism. | $32,551 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $32,535-$37,321 | |||
Art/Art Studies, General. | $30,830-$33,151 | |||
Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $30,830-$33,151 | |||
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $30,830-$33,151 | |||
Music, General. | $19,675-$28,813 | |||
Music Performance, General. | $19,675-$28,813 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $34,801-$45,166 | |||
Apparel and Textiles, General. | $49,162 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $64,699 | |||
Engineering/Industrial Management. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | $35,252-$49,481 | |||
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $35,252-$49,481 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $41,757 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $44,749 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Law. | $58,618 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | $53,333 | |||
Chemistry, General. | $48,911 | |||
Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
Physics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics, General. | $46,950 | |||
Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
Statistics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
English Language and Literature, General. | $35,384 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
History, General. | $40,109 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Human Services, General. | $32,855 | |||
Public Administration. | $58,230 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental Studies. | $41,943 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
German Language and Literature. | - | |||
French Language and Literature. | $36,322 | |||
Spanish Language and Literature. | $36,322 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Philosophy. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
Northern Illinois University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Public Affairs# 49(↑9)-
- Law School# 147(→)+
- Legal Writing# 74(↑47)
- Health Care Law# 135(↑8)
- Constitutional Law# 137(↑21)
- Clinical Training# 138(↑6)
- Intellectual Property Law# 141(↑10)
- Business/Corporate Law# 149(↑18)
- Environmental Law# 153(↓2)
- Criminal Law# 156(↑12)
- International Law# 159(↓27)
- Tax Law# 160(↓31)
- Trial Advocacy# 161(↑1)
- Contracts Law# 161(→)
- Education School# 162(↓8)
- Fine Arts# 152(↓38)
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Northern Illinois University Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
Football | 118 | - |
All Track Combined | - | 93 |
Soccer | 25 | 32 |
Baseball | 39 | - |
Wrestling | 32 | - |
Basketball | 15 | 14 |
Softball | - | 25 |
Gymnastics | - | 20 |
Tennis | 9 | 11 |
Golf | 11 | 8 |
Volleyball | - | 16 |
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
Football | 109 | - |
All Track Combined | - | 93 |
Soccer | 26 | 26 |
Baseball | 35 | - |
Basketball | 15 | 16 |
Wrestling | 28 | - |
Softball | - | 25 |
Gymnastics | - | 19 |
Golf | 11 | 7 |
Tennis | 6 | 9 |
Volleyball | - | 15 |
Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
Weight Lifting | - | - |
Water Polo | - | - |
Other Sports | - | - |
Archery | - | - |
Badminton | - | - |
Beach Volleyball | - | - |
Bowling | - | - |
Equestrian | - | - |
Rodeo | - | - |
Sailing | - | - |
Table Tennis | - | - |
Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
Team Handball | - | - |
Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
Swimming | - | - |
Swimming and Diving | - | - |
Squash | - | - |
Skiing | - | - |
Rowing | - | - |
Rifle | - | - |
Lacrosse | - | - |
Ice Hockey | - | - |
Field Hockey | - | - |
Fencing | - | - |
Diving | - | - |
NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
Football | 108 | - |
All Track Combined | - | 88 |
Soccer | 26 | 25 |
Baseball | 34 | - |
Wrestling | 33 | - |
Basketball | 16 | 13 |
Softball | - | 24 |
Golf | 11 | 8 |
Gymnastics | - | 18 |
Tennis | 8 | 9 |
Volleyball | - | 15 |