by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics.
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Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics. In particular, it placed #289 out of 355 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $59,728 a year. This is lower than $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, mathematics students accumulate a median of $25,044 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, 82% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 76% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 83% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of mathematics master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 67% 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in mathematics from Northern Illinois University identified as women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics majors at Northern Illinois University.