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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from NIU. This makes it the #187 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in mathematics & statistics from NIU. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
Mathematics & Statistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 |
| Statistics | 14 |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 255 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 90 |
| Physical Sciences | 87 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.