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Academics & Majors

Graduation Statistics

18%

graduate within six years
  • 26% within eight years
  • 3% within four years
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2,107 Graduates
Northeastern Illinois University offers bachelors through masters degrees.
Bachelor's Master's

Faculty Overview

1,135 Faculty
Full Time
  • 718 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 417 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service

Study Options

Distance Learning

Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.

Study Abroad Opportunities

This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.

Teacher Certification Offered

This college offers teacher certification.

ROTC - Army

Get leadership training and money for tuition.

ROTC - Air Force

Develop valuable leadership skills and earn scholarships that cover tuition, books and extra expenses.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Migdalia from Chicago, IL
  • 5
  • “I feel that the teachers I had at Northeastern were very fair in the grading. They always remind the class when homework, exams/tests/quizzes, and papers were going to be due.…”

  • Jan-12-2012 » Read More
  • Antonio from Skokie, IL
  • 5
  • “Northeastern Illinois University is filled with delightful professors that go beyond the basic expectations in helping student’s succeed in their classes. All of my professors have flexible offer hours, and…”

  • Feb-24-2011 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 8 25
Latin American Studies - 3
Women's Studies 1 -
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 59 13
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
Accounting 88 14
Business Administration and Management, General 73 30
Business/Commerce, General 25 -
Finance, General 76 -
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 38 -
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
Communication and Media Studies, Other 72 12
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
Computer Science 37 16
Education Bachelor Master
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 7 -
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services - 61
Curriculum and Instruction - 14
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 31 -
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented - 6
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - 77
Elementary Education and Teaching 150 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 27 -
Reading Teacher Education - 61
Special Education and Teaching, General 14 85
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other - 16
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor - 3
English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
English Language and Literature, General 55 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
French Language and Literature 3 -
Linguistics - 25
Spanish Language and Literature 26 -
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 12 -
History Bachelor Master
History, General 65 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
General Studies 1 -
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 157 -
Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
Mathematics, General 24 21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
Gerontology - 2
Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
Environmental Studies 17 -
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
Kinesiology and Exercise Science - 9
Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
Philosophy 14 -
Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
Chemistry, General 13 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 3 -
Physics, General 3 -
Psychology Bachelor Master
Family Psychology - 3
Psychology, General 70 -
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 12 10
Social Work 68 -
Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 98 -
Social Sciences Bachelor Master
Anthropology 13 -
Economics, General 27 -
Geography 12 -
Political Science and Government, General 43 10
Social Sciences, General - -
Social Sciences, Other - 4
Sociology 35 -
Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
Art/Art Studies, General 25 -
Music, General 13 8