Northern Illinois University College Portrait
Northern Illinois University1425 West Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
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Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,921 |
| Master's | 1,582 |
| Doctoral | 195 |
| Total | 5,698 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7% |
| Psychology, General | 5% |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 5% |
| Accounting | 4% |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4% |
| Links to degree programs at Northern Illinois University |
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