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. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in finance from NIU. This makes it the #83 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,802 a year. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
The finance program at NIU awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 79% of these degrees went to men with the other 21% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its finance 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 348 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 223 |
| Marketing | 160 |
| Accounting | 134 |
| Hospitality Management | 19 |
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