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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 159 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from NIU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
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Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in foreign languages & linguistics from NIU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NIU foreign languages & linguistics 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in foreign languages & linguistics from NIU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 22 |
| Germanic Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 191 |
| Communication & Journalism | 137 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 91 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 75 |
| English Language & Literature | 63 |
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