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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Public · General
Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, IL. With a 70% admission rate. Enrolls 11,277 students, offers 45 programs with earnings data, and has a 51% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
70%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
11,277
Completion Rate
51%
Cost of Attendance
$27,214
In-State Tuition
$12,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,700
Programs
46
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 45 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($27K)
Showing 45 of 45 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,257 | $85,811 | $27,214 | 2.8x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,557 | $78,637 | $27,214 | 2.8x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,442 | $86,449 | $27,214 | 2.7x | |
| 4 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,112 | $88,954 | $27,214 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,654 | $69,250 | $27,214 | 2.6x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,069 | $86,692 | $27,214 | 2.5x | |
| 7 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,743 | $83,523 | $27,214 | 2.3x | |
| 8 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,117 | $85,470 | $27,214 | 2.3x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,802 | $79,501 | $27,214 | 2.0x | |
| 10 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,047 | — | $27,214 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,724 | $76,392 | $27,214 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,137 | $68,194 | $27,214 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,128 | $65,538 | $27,214 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,578 | $57,132 | $27,214 | 1.7x | |
| 15 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,386 | $69,275 | $27,214 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,184 | $53,340 | $27,214 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,857 | $73,553 | $27,214 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,214 | $48,018 | $27,214 | 1.6x | |
| 19 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,061 | $62,503 | $27,214 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,830 | $31,511 | $27,214 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,139 | $57,919 | $27,214 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,586 | $53,528 | $27,214 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,490 | $56,644 | $27,214 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,137 | $63,964 | $27,214 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,409 | $48,605 | $27,214 | 1.3x |
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