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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from NIU. This makes it the #187 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the NIU mathematics & statistics 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in mathematics & statistics from NIU. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
Mathematics & Statistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 |
| Statistics | 14 |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 255 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 90 |
| Physical Sciences | 87 |
| Engineering Technologies | 73 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.