Finance at Northern Illinois University

Our finance programs blend academic rigor with practical experience, equipping you with the theory and analytical skills to excel in financial institutions, management and investments.

Salary Statistics

$112,624

The average mid-career salary for NIU finance graduates

Source: Steppingblocks, 2025.

Take a Tour

Come see for yourself.

Our finance program offers tours for prospective students most Wednesdays in the fall and spring from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sign up for a tour.

In 2024, Education Data Initiative rated finance degrees as having the highest lifetime return on investment. With that in mind, pursuing a finance degree from NIU will be a solid foundation for your career and your future.

Explore our AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in finance:

B.S. in Finance

Earn your B.S. in finance to launch a successful career. Our coursework also prepares you to sit for the Level I Chartered Financial Analyst (C.F.A.) examination or the Financial Risk Manager (F.R.M.) and Certified Financial Planner (C.F.P.).

Accelerated B.S. in Finance/M.S. in Finance

Our accelerated B.S. in finance/M.S. in finance program allows you to earn your undergraduate degree while working toward your graduate degree in finance.

Minor in Finance

Explore your interest in finance and build your analytical skills with our minor in finance.

M.S. in Finance

Our M.S. in finance offers small classes focused on preparing you for careers in investment and commercial banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, trading, and corporate finance and FinTech functions.