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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how NEIU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts & humanities.
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NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts & humanities. In particular, it placed #231 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NEIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,581 a year. This is below $54,279, the median for all majors at NEIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NEIU, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is lower than $17,600, the typical median for all majors at NEIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,091 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at NEIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
This liberal arts & humanities program at NEIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 77 |