Northern Illinois University, Dekalb (NIU)
Dekalb, ILMost Popular Majors
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15%Business Administration and Management
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8%Accounting
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6%Reading Teacher Education
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4%Educational Leadership and Administration
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4%Special Education and Teaching
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4%Computer Science
All Majors & Degrees
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||
| Art/Art Studies | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ||
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||
| French Language and Literature | ||
| General Music | ||
| German Language and Literature | ||
| History | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||
| Music Performance | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature |
Business
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Business Administration and Management | ||
| Finance | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Management Science | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||
| Taxation |
Communication & Media
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||
| Journalism |
Education
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | ||
| Art Teacher Education | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Education | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||
| Health Teacher Education | ||
| Other Educational Administration and Supervision | ||
| Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | ||
| Special Education and Teaching |
Engineering
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | ||
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||
| Industrial Engineering | ||
| Mechanical Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | ||
| Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||
| Communication Disorders | ||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||
| Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) | ||
| Nursing Research and Science | ||
| Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ||
| Public Health (MPH, DPH) | ||
| Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) |
Life Science
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Geology/Earth Science | ||
| Physics |
Social Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| Economics | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Geography | ||
| Political Science and Government | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Sociology |
Social Work
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration |
Technology
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science |
Get Course Schedule information from Northern Illinois University, Dekalb.
NIU Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
|---|---|
| Average Freshman GPA | 2.60 |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Minimum GPA to Graduate | 2.00 |
| Carnegie Class | Research Universities (high research activity) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in August and January. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- External Degree Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Dentistry
Class Sizes at Northern Illinois University, Dekalb
- Fewer than 20 Students: 44%
- 50 - 100 Students: 9%
- 20 - 49 Students: 44%
- 100+ Students: 3%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 44% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 9% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 44% |
| 100+ Students | 3% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 76
- Unknown and Other: 13
- Asian: 6
- Latino: 3
- African American: 3
| Caucasian | 76 |
|---|---|
| Unknown and Other | 13 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Latino | 3 |
| African American | 3 |
Faculty at Northern Illinois University, Dekalb
| Total Faculty | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 16 |
| Full-Time Professors | 3,414 |
| Male Faculty | 641 |
| Part-Time Professors | 382 |
| Women Faculty | 595 |
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