Here 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 Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration & management.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering business administration & management. Specifically, it ranked #94 out of 1,276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
Business Administration & Management students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $93,245 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, business administration & management students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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, 68% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 40% 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 business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of business administration & management master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 40% 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 business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the business administration & management majors at Northern Illinois University.
This business administration & management program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 207 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 43 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 207 degrees in business administration and management, general in the most recent reporting year — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
Northern Illinois University awarded 43 degrees in operations management and supervision in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).