Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in communication disorders sciences and services earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
All 215 colleges reporting communication disorders sciences and 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 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $80,947 | $74,454 | #2 | $25,791 |
| 2 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $79,062 | $71,941 | #10 | — |
| 3 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $78,281 | $74,507 | #1 | $23,108 |
| 4 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $77,549 | $70,565 | #18 | — |
| 5 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $77,352 | $73,623 | #5 | — |
| 6 | New York University New York, NY | $75,970 | $72,308 | #7 | — |
| 7 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $75,502 | $71,862 | #11 | — |
| 8 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $75,137 | $68,370 | #32 | $29,270 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $74,937 | $71,325 | #14 | $19,067 |
| 10 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $74,070 | $70,499 | #19 | — |
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| 200 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $49,979 | $56,730 | #160 | — |
| 201 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $49,834 | $57,700 | #143 | $23,532 |
| 202 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $49,834 | $50,667 | #202 | $26,577 |
| 203 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,653 | $48,784 | #206 | $34,136 |
| 204 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $49,488 | $60,044 | #113 | — |
| 205 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $48,819 | $56,525 | #161 | $26,335 |
| 206 | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX | $48,740 | $49,554 | #203 | — |
Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,817 | $63,768 | $44,534 |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University communication disorders sciences and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,136 one year after graduating and $49,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for communication disorders sciences and services?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for communication disorders sciences and services graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #206 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication disorders sciences and services at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for communication disorders sciences and services ($58,928), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.