by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Hospitality Management Schools | 79 |
The median salary of hospitality students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $32,337. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,656 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $19,617 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all hospitality bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,766.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 hospitality majors earned their bachelor's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NIU does not offer an online option for its hospitality 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 hospitality majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 348 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 223 |
| Marketing | 160 |
| Accounting | 134 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.