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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Northern Illinois University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $14,738  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $14,738 |
| Room and Board | $11,000 | Under Students | 11,834人 |
| Graduation Rate | 25.1% | Retension Rate | 67.5% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 15:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 47:53 |
| Graduation Salary | $19,675 - $125,726 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Mid-American Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Northern Illinois University degrees/majors
Northern Illinois University major details
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $41,757 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
