Accountancy and Finance at Northern Illinois University
Our Department of Accountancy and Finance is a hub for students who want to understand how organizations make decisions, manage resources and create value. Here, you'll build the analytical skills, business expertise and real-world experience to turn numbers into insights — and insights into impact.
Here, you'll gain more than technical expertise. You'll learn to think critically, solve complex problems and use financial insight to shape the future of business.
Take a Tour
Come see for yourself.
Our program offers tours for prospective students most Wednesdays in the fall and spring from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Accountancy
NIU’s accountancy program is known nationally for its reputation of excellence, but the practical, caring approach of our faculty will make an even bigger impact on your career trajectory.
Accountancy Salary Statistics
$117,167
The average mid-career salary for NIU accountancy graduates
Source: Steppingblocks, 2025.
Finance
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.
Finance Salary Statistics
$112,624
The average mid-career salary for NIU finance graduates
Source: Steppingblocks, 2025.
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Contact Us
Department of Accountancy and FinanceBarsema Hall
740 Garden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1637
accy@niu.edu
