Northern Illinois University
2021 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 298 (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：201
Northern Illinois University has943COVID-19 cases till May 26,2021, 2more cases compare to 4 weeks ago. (354 total cases since Jan 1, 2021)
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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 | $14,610  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $14,610 |
| Room and Board | $10,880 | Under Students | 12,131人 |
| Graduation Rate | 20.7% | Retension Rate | 72.0% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 15:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 49:51 |
| Graduation Salary | $21,383 - $98,186 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Mid-American Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Northern Illinois University major details
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $51,511-$91,587 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision. | $51,511-$91,587 | |||
| Accounting. | $57,318-$63,685 | |||
| Finance, General. | $51,145 | |||
| Management Science. | $46,869 | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $45,127 | |||
| Taxation. | $78,971 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | $21,383-$53,608 | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist. | $21,383-$53,608 | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | - | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | $56,415 | |||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | $29,016 | |||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. | $36,608 | |||
| Public Health, General. | $37,208 | |||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $69,151 | |||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor. | $69,151 | |||
| Dietetics/Dietitian. | $31,374-$49,136 | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $65,924-$88,920 | |||
| Nursing Science. | $65,924-$88,920 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $84,913 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $42,682-$98,186 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration. | $42,682-$98,186 | |||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. | $42,682-$98,186 | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | $58,866 | |||
| Educational Evaluation and Research. | - | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $43,277-$48,432 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $46,217 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $37,054 | |||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | $37,054 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $37,054 | |||
| Art Teacher Education. | $37,503-$50,231 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $37,503-$50,231 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education. | $37,503-$50,231 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. | $37,503-$50,231 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $66,989 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64,150-$86,867 | |||
| Industrial Engineering. | $62,409 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology. | - | |||
| Computer Science. | $59,519-$75,204 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | $25,938 | |||
| Economics, General. | $47,260 | |||
| Geography. | $44,189 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $33,798 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $32,687 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $25,194-$37,541 | |||
| Journalism. | $29,250 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $30,134-$68,499 | |||
| Educational Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $23,803-$39,369 | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $27,346-$28,055 | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $27,346-$28,055 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $27,346-$28,055 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | $27,346-$28,055 | |||
| Music, General. | $25,194-$33,993 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $25,194-$33,993 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | $29,685-$38,289 | |||
| Apparel and Textiles, General. | $42,682 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $33,459 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | $38,289 | |||
| Chemistry, General. | $35,060 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $40,188 | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $57,888 | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | $66,077 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | $32,467-$39,585 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $32,467-$39,585 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $50,960 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $32,051-$48,432 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $43,922 | |||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $33,565 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | $29,685 | |||
| Public Administration. | $52,107 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $36,437 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Language and Literature. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | $29,685 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $29,685 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | $32,058 |
| 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 (2021)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2022)
- Public Affairs# 58(→)-
- Law School# 147(↑1)+
- Legal Writing# 121(↑6)
- Tax Law# 129(↑3)
- International Law# 132(↑36)
- Health Care Law# 143(↑)
- Clinical Training# 144(↓8)
- Intellectual Property Law# 151(↑8)
- Environmental Law# 151(↓8)
- Constitutional Law# 158(↓12)
- Contracts Law# 161(↓5)
- Trial Advocacy# 162(↓13)
- Business/Corporate Law# 167(↓32)
- Criminal Law# 168(↓12)
- Education School# 154(↑8)
- Fine Arts# 152(↓38)
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
*Rankings have been updated to 2022USNews 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 | 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 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 104 | - |
| All Track Combined | - | 102 |
| Soccer | 27 | 25 |
| Baseball | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Wrestling | 30 | - |
| Softball | - | 21 |
| Golf | 10 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
