Accounting and Related Services at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in accounting and related services earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 796 colleges reporting accounting and related 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $141,931 | $124,368 | #3 | $89,564 |
| 2 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $130,990 | $133,218 | #1 | $75,776 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $130,087 | $118,371 | #6 | $78,417 |
| 4 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,461 | $111,362 | #9 | $75,512 |
| 5 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $125,874 | $128,015 | #2 | $77,026 |
| 6 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $121,101 | $110,194 | #10 | $73,903 |
| 7 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $120,207 | $122,252 | #5 | $77,966 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | $119,020 | $104,292 | #24 | — |
| 9 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $118,946 | $108,311 | #13 | $81,625 |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $117,024 | $111,383 | #8 | $76,473 |
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| 203 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $83,892 | $85,319 | #190 | $54,772 |
| 204 | Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA | $83,719 | $88,062 | #157 | $56,691 |
| 205 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $83,689 | $89,810 | #128 | $56,606 |
| 206 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $83,573 | $82,110 | #244 | $63,743 |
| 207 | Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | $83,516 | $84,937 | #195 | $59,401 |
| 208 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $83,423 | $83,914 | #215 | $59,980 |
| 209 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $83,337 | $92,408 | #101 | — |
Other Accounting and Related Services Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,477 | $101,106 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,743 one year after graduating and $83,573 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for accounting and related services?
Among 796 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($76,194), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,342.
← All data for Northern 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.