General Economics at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study General Economics, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s General Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 315 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 315 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #235 of 315 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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
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