Biology at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 64 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in biology earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 577 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $53,619 | $54,531 | #560 | $35,309 |
| 578 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $53,617 | $47,055 | #779 | $34,635 |
| 579 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $53,604 | $57,203 | #458 | $26,254 |
| 580 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,567 | $52,629 | #630 | $40,392 |
| 581 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $53,507 | $55,677 | #519 | $38,530 |
| 582 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $53,505 | $57,369 | #452 | $40,936 |
| 583 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $53,498 | $54,392 | #565 | $30,432 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,392 one year after graduating and $53,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #580 by median pay four years after graduation, and #630 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,075.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.