Student Counseling and Personnel Services at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in student counseling and personnel services earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois University Compares for Student Counseling and Personnel Services
All 302 colleges reporting student counseling and personnel services 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 | Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | $94,232 | $85,745 | #1 | $80,307 |
| 2 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $91,778 | $83,512 | #2 | $73,361 |
| 3 | Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA | $91,553 | $83,307 | #3 | $68,850 |
| 4 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $88,659 | $80,674 | #5 | $67,075 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $85,452 | $77,756 | #9 | $71,142 |
| 6 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $84,805 | $77,167 | #12 | $62,285 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,789 | $77,152 | #13 | $51,759 |
| 8 | Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL | $84,318 | $82,842 | #4 | $74,696 |
| 9 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $84,232 | $80,171 | #6 | $66,377 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $83,306 | $76,624 | #15 | $69,340 |
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| 45 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $70,528 | $71,706 | #34 | $43,720 |
| 46 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $70,046 | $61,683 | #142 | $49,996 |
| 47 | Houston Christian University Houston, TX | $69,694 | $70,858 | #35 | — |
| 48 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $69,529 | $68,312 | #51 | $68,449 |
| 49 | Boston University Boston, MA | $69,238 | $60,971 | #155 | $55,652 |
| 50 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $68,887 | $62,020 | #131 | $52,549 |
| 51 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $68,782 | $62,587 | #122 | $59,543 |
Other Majors at Northeastern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $92,370 | $82,842 | #40 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $87,843 | $90,465 | #12 of 285 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,319 | $59,503 | #259 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $76,217 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | $65,769 | $69,073 | #101 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,215 | $60,664 | #115 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,768 | $50,825 | #96 of 204 |
| Social Work | $59,663 | $45,997 | #200 of 279 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $54,322 | — | #6 of 6 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $53,068 | — | #44 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University student counseling and personnel services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $68,449 one year after graduating and $69,529 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for student counseling and personnel services?
Among 302 colleges reporting earnings for student counseling and personnel services graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is student counseling and personnel services at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for student counseling and personnel services ($60,111), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.