Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Northeastern Illinois University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Northeastern Illinois University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,831 | $88,917 | -17% | #251 of 349 | #269 | $13,070 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,630 | $69,226 | +1% | #398 of 1176 | #487 | $14,750 |
| Marketing | $43,320 | $69,011 | +-0% | #206 of 516 | #253 | $13,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,475 | $68,328 | -10% | #517 of 796 | #597 | $13,350 |
| Mathematics | — | $66,269 | -5% | #196 of 309 | #201 | $15,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,807 | $64,022 | -23% | #408 of 452 | #419 | $11,875 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,615 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $49,131 | $63,276 | -7% | #137 of 187 | #153 | $15,543 |
| Political Science and Government | $25,912 | $60,545 | -4% | #308 of 565 | #317 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $45,015 | $59,853 | -13% | #204 of 271 | #215 | $15,000 |
| Economics | $40,004 | $58,252 | -30% | #356 of 368 | #349 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,976 | $55,569 | +5% | #165 of 476 | #202 | $12,500 |
| Psychology | $35,637 | $54,301 | +7% | #282 of 1027 | #309 | $15,000 |
| History | $39,102 | $54,071 | +7% | #153 of 459 | #166 | $15,000 |
| Social Work | $39,178 | $53,848 | +4% | #162 of 420 | #228 | $15,324 |
| Sociology | $36,686 | $53,747 | +2% | #196 of 462 | #218 | $16,870 |
| Biology | $40,392 | $53,567 | -6% | #580 of 841 | #630 | $13,075 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,719 | $53,121 | -4% | #394 of 660 | #457 | $11,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,938 | $52,176 | +10% | #159 of 680 | #268 | $15,477 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,594 | $49,141 | +1% | #276 of 576 | #313 | $15,820 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,538 | $48,247 | -14% | #498 of 660 | #536 | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $30,490 | $46,565 | -15% | #242 of 265 | #241 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,845 | $44,312 | +7% | #138 of 423 | #160 | $17,378 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $39,894 | -23% | #48 of 50 | #49 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Northeastern Illinois University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $430,044
- Avg rent near campus: $1,912/mo — vs ~$882/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60613 (5.1% cap, Chicago)
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🏆 Where Northeastern Illinois University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Room | $7,936 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $32,743 | $43,086 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,691 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,769 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,777 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,805 |
| $110,001+ | $21,771 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northeastern Illinois University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology