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General Economics at Northeastern Illinois University

General Economics at Northeastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying General Economics, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northeastern Illinois University sits in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 general economics degrees were awarded at Northeastern Illinois University.

Studying Online at Northeastern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General Economics graduates at Northeastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General Economics graduates at Northeastern Illinois University are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).

General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern Illinois University

Among the 8 bachelor’s general economics degrees awarded at Northeastern Illinois University, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

Northeastern Illinois University gender breakdown of General Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Economics majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Minority students account for 50% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern Illinois University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates

Graduates of the General Economics program at Northeastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828

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