by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northeastern Illinois University ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best General Business/Commerce Schools | 353 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,015 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,842 for all general business students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from Northeastern Illinois University. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern Illinois University general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 86 |
| Accounting | 85 |
| Human Resource Management | 65 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47 |
| Marketing | 42 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.