Business & Commerce at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, consider the program at Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 83 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #291 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Those who finish Northeastern Illinois University’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,232 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $62,229 |
| 4 years | $67,572 |
| 5 years | $79,592 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Northeastern Illinois University take home a median $67,572, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Northeastern Illinois University stands at $17,788.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 64% women (16) and 36% men (9).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University
Of the 25 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 64% were women (16) and 36% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Northeastern Illinois University
The Business & Commerce program at Northeastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 25 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish Business & Commerce program at Northeastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.