by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University highly for history, ranked #190 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 190 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Illinois | 12 of 20 |
| Best History Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This history field at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 12 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 23 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $47,669 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, history students accumulate a median of $22,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 80% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 75% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |
