by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering accounting.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering accounting. Specifically, it ranked #55 out of 718 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $74,800 a year. This is higher than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, accounting students accumulate a median of $18,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of accounting master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northern Illinois University.