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. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in math.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #114 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 114 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in math from NIU. This makes it the #167 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of math students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $44,857. This is less than $48,772, which is the national median of all math majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in math from NIU. About 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% 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 bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NIU math 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 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in math from NIU in 2022 were men.
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, 75% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| 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 math majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 14 |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 |
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