by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northeastern Illinois University ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #758 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #26 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 320 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 324 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 525 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 758 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #245 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $50,475. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,483 for all accounting students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Northeastern Illinois University. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its accounting bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University make a median salary of $59,503 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 86 |
| Human Resource Management | 65 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47 |
| Marketing | 42 |
| General Business/Commerce | 40 |
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