| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
It offers 102 graduate programs - 69 Master's, 30 Doctorate, and 3 Post-master's. The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is $9,176.
A total of 4,066 students is enrolled in graduate schools out of total 15,414 students at Northern Illinois. Northern Illinois offers online graduate programs and 1,367 out of 4,066 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate school tuition & fees is $9,176 for Illinois residents and $9,176 for out-of-state students. It offers 102 graduate programs and some programs are offered through distance learning.
| School Name | Northern Illinois University |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-year, Public |
| Address | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL |
| Graduate School Students | 4,146 students 1,367 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) | In-State$9,176 Out-of-State$9,176 |
| Student to Faculty | 15:1 (6.67%) |
| Number of Graduate Programs | Total 102 Graduate Programs 69 Master's, 30 Doctorate, 3 Post graduate certificates |
The following tables describe 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University with tuition changes over the last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Illinois residents, the tuition & fees are $9,176 and $9,176 for non-Illinois residents.
The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $510.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,176 | $9,176 |
| Cost per Credit | $510 | $510 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | |
| Room & Board | $14,160 (On-Campus) / $13,900 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $2,422 (On-Campus) / $2,422 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $26,958 | $26,958 |
| Off-Campus Total | $26,698 | $26,698 |
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $11,086 | $11,390 | $9,066 | $9,090 | $9,176 |
| Out-of-State | $11,086 | $11,390 | $9,066 | $9,090 | $9,176 |
Northern Illinois University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Master's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 102 major areas - 69 Master's (6 online programs), 30 Doctorate (2 online programs), 3 Post-Master's. 1,154 students have been conferred Master's degree and 278 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,154 | 278 | - | 24 |
| Men | 526 | 102 | - | 9 |
| Women | 628 | 176 | - | 15 |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree). You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 144 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Computer Science | 74 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Industrial Engineering | 24 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 17 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies | 17 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 15 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Financial Mathematics | 19 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Statistics | 9 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 25 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 14 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Physics | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Physical Sciences (other) | 4 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 27 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Educational Psychology | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 23 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Economics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Geography | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Political Science and Government | 5 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Sociology | 4 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Music | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Music Performance | 1 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 21 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 8 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Public Health | 23 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Health Services Administration | 3 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 7 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 14 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Nursing Science | 32ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 130 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Accounting | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Finance | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Financial Risk Management | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Management Science | 48ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Business Statistics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | 35 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Marketing (other) | 26ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Taxation | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 7 | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFER | 15 |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Psychology | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 3 |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Performance | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | 6 |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFER | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | ONLINE | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Art Teacher Education | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Physics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Physical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Educational Psychology | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Geography | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | ||
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts and Art Studies (other) | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
| Program | Master's | Doctorate | Post-BS | Post-MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER | |
| Nursing Practice | NOT OFFER | ONLINE | NOT OFFER | NOT OFFER |
By attending status, there are 1,982 full-time and 2,164 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers distance learning for graduate programs, and 1,367 students enrolled through online exclusively and 780 students are taking some online graduate courses.
By race/ethnicity 2,088 White, 310 Black, and 222 Asian students are attending at Northern Illinois University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 4,146 |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,724 |
| Women | 2,422 |
| Total | 4,146 |
|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 1,982 |
| Part-time Students | 2,164 |
| Total | 4,146 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 5 |
| Asian | 222 |
| Black | 310 |
| Hispanic | 468 |
| Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander | 3 |
| White | 2,088 |
| Two or more races | 80 |
| Un-Known | 82 |
At Northern Illinois University graduate schools, 1,367 students enrolled online exclusively and 780 students enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 4,066 |
|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,367 |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 780 |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,919 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,367 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Resident | 1,225 |
| Other State In U.S. | 130 |
| Outside of U.S. | 12 |