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. It ranks as high as #6 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for liberal arts & humanities, ranked #234 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 234 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Illinois | 19 of 61 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 213 |
Here is each degree level available for liberal arts & humanities at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
This liberal arts & humanities field at Northern Illinois University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 93 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $48,131 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, liberal arts & humanities students borrow a median amount of $30,839 in student loans. This is higher 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 52% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
