Quantitative Economics at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Quantitative Economics, 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 located in Dekalb, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 quantitative economics degrees were granted at Northern Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Northern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Quantitative Economics graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Quantitative Economics graduates at Northern Illinois University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Quantitative Economics Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 5 master’s quantitative economics graduates at Northern Illinois University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above the national average of 12%.*
Quantitative Economics Doctoral Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 2 doctoral quantitative economics degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics doctoral degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Quantitative Economics Graduates
Those who complete Quantitative Economics program at Northern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Quantitative Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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