by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #150 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 93 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies 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 general studies graduates take on a median debt 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Northern Illinois University.
This liberal arts general studies program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 93 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 93 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).