Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in social work earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work 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 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 159 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $53,938 | $58,921 | #46 | — |
| 160 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $53,878 | $55,934 | #116 | $38,288 |
| 161 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $53,877 | $54,777 | #157 | — |
| 162 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $53,848 | $52,905 | #228 | $39,178 |
| 163 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $53,716 | $55,194 | #142 | $39,017 |
| 164 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $53,715 | $52,775 | #241 | $36,017 |
| 165 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $53,707 | $57,164 | #81 | $36,407 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Northeastern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,997 | $59,663 | $19,914 |
Other Majors at Northeastern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,178 one year after graduating and $53,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #228 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,324.
← All data for Northeastern Illinois University · Methodology
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.