Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Private University

Northern Illinois University is a private university in Dekalb, IL with a 70% acceptance rate, median graduate earnings of $57,808. Graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median of $57,808, with typical debt of $22,162 — a strong return on investment.

Acceptance Rate

70.5%

Tuition (Out-of-State)

$12,700

Median Earnings

$57,808

Enrollment

11,277

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

70%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer Science.$77,257 / yr

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$75,557 / yr

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.$74,442 / yr

Industrial Engineering.$72,112 / yr

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.$70,654 / yr