The most popular undergraduate major at Northern Illinois University is Speech Communication and Rhetoric followed by Psychology and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 54 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northern Illinois University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 69 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 57 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 170 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 37 |
| Art Teacher Education | 18 |
| Health Teacher Education | 18 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 71 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 |
| Industrial Engineering | 14 |
| Engineering Technology | 63 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 33 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 131 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 29 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 141 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 113 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 115 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 64 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 52 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 16 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 19 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 19 |
| Physics | 8 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 222 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Economics | 86 |
| Geography | 49 |
| Political Science and Government | 134 |
| Sociology | 149 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 35 |
| Art/Art Studies | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 64 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Music | 2 |
| Music Performance | 28 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 42 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 127 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 120 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 83 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 187 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 160 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 76 |
| Accounting | 172 |
| Finance | 110 |
| Management Science | 74 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 142 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 115 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 283 |
| Journalism | 56 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147703 IPEDS survey data for Northern Illinois University.