Northern Illinois University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Northern Illinois University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 14 Reviews-
Alumni
accounting, Class of 1992trains for the cpa exam
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Alumni
Interior Architecture, Class of 1991You are required to do internship, but it is what you make of it as far as using that for real world. There was not much interaction at that time with future employeers
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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 1983Strong and difficult accounting preparation for the CPA
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Alumni
Marketing/psych, Class of 1990Resume writing interviewing on campus recruitment
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2009Wonderful Cooperative and Internship courses to earn college credit and work in a field related job position
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Alumni
MFA - Theatre Arts, Class of 1993There are opportunities but I have not taken advantage of them.
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Alumni
Accounting & Finance, Class of 1980I don't know what NIU does now. They didn't do much in 1980.
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Alumni
Health Education, Class of 2002Student teaching experience close to home
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Alumni
BS Computer Science, Class of 1990It was a long time ago. I don't really remember.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1982A placement office with contacts to employers
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Alumni
Human & Family Resources, Class of 1993My coursework provided me with the knowledge necessary to work in my field.
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Alumni
Spanish Translation , Class of 2014There is a career services department, but I never utilized it.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 14 Reviews-
Alumni
Interior Architecture, Class of 1991Competative as there were only 20 spots available after your second year. Made you take it serious and work hard to succeed.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2009Very diverse wich leads to a great campus feeling. The community was very supportive
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Alumni
MFA - Theatre Arts, Class of 1993I was a grad student. Eat, Sleep, Work
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Alumni
Accounting & Finance, Class of 1980It is a suitcase school 90 miles from Chicago.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1982Unsure as to what this is asking; given I was a student on campus 30+ years ago I don't think I can answer this.
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Alumni
BS Education, Class of 1993Local feel, lots of commuters, diverse mix but students stayed in groups of people like themselves
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Alumni
Spanish Translation , Class of 2014It is a large feeder school from Chicago, so the student base is very diverse. There is a large Greek population and a small percentage of indie kids.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 14 Reviews-
Alumni
accounting, Class of 1992years ago.......have all been upgraded
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Alumni
Interior Architecture, Class of 1991The were dated but clean.
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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 1988limited at the time I was there
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Alumni
Marketing/psych, Class of 1990Residence halls good, food bad classrooms need repair, transportation needs improvement
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2009Some are quite modern with recent updates and some keep the character of the older buildings which is quite nice to see. Wonderful architecture
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Alumni
Accounting & Finance, Class of 1980Again, I thought everything was ok 1976-80. But I do not have an observation on current conditions.
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Alumni
Health Education, Class of 2002I'm sure it has improved since I graduated in 2002. While I was there, laptops were not popular/common, the internet was still being born, etc.
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Alumni
History, Class of 1982Up-to-date; good library and sports facilities.
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Alumni
Spanish Translation , Class of 2014All of the above. All dorms had computer labs and laundry rooms etc...
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 14 Reviews-
Alumni
Interior Architecture, Class of 1991I did not participate in other activities.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2009We have a wonderful athletics department, and students are very proud of our football team being MAC champions! There are numerous clubs and activities groups available to suite anyone's interests
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Alumni
Accounting & Finance, Class of 1980The lagoon and park area.
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Alumni
BS Computer Science, Class of 1990I don't know I wasn't that involved in activities.
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Alumni
Spanish Translation , Class of 2014There was a quittich team as well as a larp zombie sport that always seemed interesting. I personally was a part of the hardcourt bicycle polo community.
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