Chemistry at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in chemistry earn 1% 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 Northern Illinois University Compares for Chemistry
All 209 colleges reporting chemistry 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 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $93,122 | $82,004 | #10 | $47,313 |
| 2 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $90,396 | $79,339 | #14 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $88,364 | $77,814 | #20 | $62,511 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $86,197 | $82,042 | #9 | $37,249 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #25 | $52,216 |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #26 | $52,216 |
| 7 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #27 | $52,216 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #28 | $52,216 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $84,609 | $76,175 | #29 | $52,216 |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $84,428 | $83,922 | #2 | $54,055 |
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| 109 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $65,982 | $70,808 | #57 | $44,473 |
| 110 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $65,810 | $70,229 | #61 | $39,790 |
| 111 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $65,629 | $67,939 | #85 | $34,977 |
| 112 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $65,611 | $64,462 | #132 | $43,061 |
| 113 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $65,591 | $69,158 | #72 | — |
| 114 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,414 | $61,175 | #157 | $45,406 |
| 115 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $65,293 | $66,384 | #105 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University chemistry graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,061 one year after graduating and $65,611 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for chemistry?
Among 209 colleges reporting earnings for chemistry graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #132 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is chemistry at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for chemistry ($65,120), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.