Atmospheric Sciences at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Atmospheric Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 atmospheric sciences degrees were granted at Northern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Atmospheric Sciences Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Atmospheric Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 35 |
Earnings for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Those who finish Northern Illinois University’s Atmospheric Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,950 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $53,333 |
| 4 years | $60,731 |
| 5 years | $67,166 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Atmospheric Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $60,731, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Atmospheric Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University comes in at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Atmospheric Sciences graduates at Northern Illinois University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Atmospheric Sciences graduates at Northern Illinois University are 27% women (3) and 73% men (8).
Atmospheric Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 11 bachelor’s atmospheric sciences degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Atmospheric Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Atmospheric Sciences Concentrations at Northern Illinois University
This Atmospheric Sciences program at Northern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Atmospheric Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Atmospheric Sciences program at Northern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Atmospheric Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $77,973 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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