Business/Commerce at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in business/commerce earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 271 colleges reporting business/commerce 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 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $142,113 | $129,407 | #2 | — |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $137,804 | $131,161 | #1 | $77,828 |
| 3 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $124,434 | $126,513 | #4 | $74,886 |
| 4 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $118,167 | $126,810 | #3 | $76,722 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $113,620 | $103,387 | #8 | $74,868 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $113,620 | $100,054 | #9 | $74,868 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $111,444 | $119,559 | #5 | $73,170 |
| 8 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $108,405 | $95,462 | #10 | $55,806 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $107,079 | $108,900 | #7 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $107,023 | $93,780 | #12 | $58,373 |
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| 201 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK | $60,046 | $67,417 | #120 | $54,171 |
| 202 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $60,031 | $62,044 | #197 | $51,159 |
| 203 | Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $59,892 | $65,426 | #168 | $57,670 |
| 204 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $59,853 | $58,805 | #215 | $45,015 |
| 205 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $59,805 | $67,717 | #115 | $36,749 |
| 206 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $59,760 | $67,666 | #117 | $46,242 |
| 207 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $59,641 | $70,282 | #87 | $42,892 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,015 one year after graduating and $59,853 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for business/commerce?
Among 271 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #215 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for business/commerce ($68,407), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.