by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northeastern Illinois University ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #402 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 380 |
| Best Economics Schools | 402 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $40,004. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Northeastern Illinois University. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern Illinois University economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Other Social Sciences | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.