by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at NIU will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at NIU this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 12,788 undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University is 1,096 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 13 to 1 which makes Northern Illinois University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Northern Illinois University , there are 13 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (76.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Northern Illinois University compares to the national average
Northern Illinois University offers 60 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 51 majors within 23 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Northern Illinois University awarded 3,226 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Psychology | 0 | 188 | 188 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 174 | 174 |
| Accounting | 0 | 171 | 171 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 0 | 164 | 164 |
| Nursing | 0 | 159 | 159 |
Find out what Northern Illinois University's top fields of study and majors are