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 NIU ranks in comparison to other schools with management science programs.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for management science list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in management sciences & quantitative methods. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in management science from NIU. This makes it the #69 most popular school for management science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Management Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,128 a year. This is less than $62,069, which is the national median of all management science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, management science students borrow a median amount of $26,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all management science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,026.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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 |
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Of the 94 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in management science from NIU in 2022, 49% were men and 51% 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, 52% 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 management science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the NIU management science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NIU Online Learning page.
Of the 129 management science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NIU, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in management science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the management science majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 348 |
| Marketing | 160 |
| Accounting | 134 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 48 |
| Hospitality Management | 19 |
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