| Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | |
| Total Undergraduate Enrollment – College of Business | 2,599 | 2,498 | 2,435 | 2,309 | 2,192 |
| Total Graduate Enrollment – College of Business | 915 | 920 | 818 | 634 | 766 |
| M.S. in Financial Risk Management (MS FRM) | 7 | 11 | 8 | 19 | |
| Master of Accountancy (MAC) | 15 | 24 | 34 | ||
| Master of Accounting Science (MAS) | 146 | 154 | 158 | 135 | 112 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 515 | 477 | 391 | 352 | 289 |
| M.S. in Management Information Systems (MS MIS) | 197 | 226 | 194 | 157 | 154 |
| M.S. in Data Analytics (MS DA) | 82 | ||||
| M.S. in Digital Marketing (MS DM) | 20 | 56 | |||
| M.S. in Taxation (MST) | 57 | 56 | 49 | 41 | 20 |
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About the College of Business
The NIU College of Business combines the connected community of a small, private college with a world-class reputation and resources. We're among the top universities in the nation for diversity and overall academic education. Learn more about our ranking and recognitions.
We offer a blend of high-quality instruction and collaborative, hands-on learning opportunities. Our dedicated faculty and staff keep student success at the heart of everything they do. We also have deep connections with over 300 firms in Chicago and the suburbs, from Fortune companies to entrepreneurial startups. These benefits combine with our strong alumni network to help our students reach their academic and professional goals.
Placement Information
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | |
| Graduating class size | 652
(23% Salary Response Rate) |
628
(22% Salary Response Rate) |
496
(25% Salary Response Rate) |
584
(10% Salary Response Rate) |
613 (21% Salary Response Rate) |
| Placed within 6 months of graduation | 82% | 88% | 88% | 81% | 88% |
| Median salary one year after graduation | $46,500 | $55,000 | $58,000 | $60,000 | $56,825 |
| Mean salary one year after graduation | $46,493 | $54,070 | $56,111 | $56,635 | $55,625 |
Based on data submitted to the NIU Office of Assessment Services one year after graduation.
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | |
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Graduating class size |
212
(14% Salary Response Rate) |
220
(20% Salary Response Rate) |
299
(21% Salary Response Rate) |
283 101 (9% Salary Response Rate) |
232 (17% Salary Response Rate) |
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Median salary at one year after graduation |
$79,000 | $92,000 | $86,500 | $95,000 | $113,000 |
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Mean salary one year after graduation |
$94,659 | $104,691 | $87,071 | $97,401 | $1192,06 |
Based on data submitted to the NIU Office of Assessment Services one year after graduation.
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | |
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Graduating class size |
105
(26% Salary Response Rate) |
104
(27% Salary Response Rate) |
91
(21% Salary Response Rate) |
101
(9% Salary Response Rate) |
113 (14% Salary Response Rate) |
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Placed within 6 months of graduation |
88% | 97% | 95% | 79% | 91% |
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Median salary one year after graduation |
$57,500 | $60,000 | $65,000 | $60,000 | $64,000 |
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Mean salary one year after graduation |
$54,315 | $60,336 | $69,371 | $59,952 | $65,750 |
Based on data submitted to the NIU Office of Assessment Services one year after graduation.
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | |
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Graduating class size |
38
(28% Salary Response Rate) |
38
(13% Salary Response Rate) |
65
(37% Salary Response Rate) |
102
(8% Salary Response Rate) |
132 (14% Salary Response Rate) |
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Placed within 6 months of graduation |
100% | 91% | 95% | 82% | 81% |
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Median salary one year after graduation |
$61,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $75,000 | $76,000 |
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Mean salary one year after graduation |
$63,627 | $60,400 | $74,721 | $75,097 | $76,558 |
Based on data submitted to the NIU Office of Assessment Services one year after graduation.
| 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | |
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Graduating class size |
21
(5% Salary Response Rate) |
28
(7% Salary Response Rate) |
21
(24% Salary Response Rate) |
32
(0% Salary Response Rate) |
15 (40% of Salary Response Rate) |
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Median salary one year after graduation |
$54,000 | $82,500 | $74,000 | No data reported | $80,000 |
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Median salary one year after graduation |
$54,000 | $82,500 | $95,855 | No data reported | $75,333 |
Based on data submitted to the NIU Office of Assessment Services one year after graduation.
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