by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NEIU stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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NEIU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #169 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern Illinois University conferred 77 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NEIU report 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 general studies graduates take on a median debt of $17,000 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies 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 general studies.
| 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 general studies majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
The liberal arts general studies program at NEIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 67 |
| General Studies | 10 |
NEIU awarded 67 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (46%).
NEIU awarded 10 degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).