Human Services at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in human services earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Human Services
All 94 colleges reporting human 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 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $68,314 | $65,021 | #1 | $41,551 |
| 2 | Goodwin University East Hartford, CT | $66,583 | $59,946 | #3 | $51,659 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,190 | $57,123 | #5 | — |
| 4 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #14 | $45,799 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $61,152 | $53,851 | #15 | $45,799 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $60,091 | $57,194 | #4 | $43,105 |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,130 | $60,332 | #2 | $34,359 |
| 8 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $58,117 | $51,004 | #29 | $39,099 |
| 9 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $57,910 | $55,118 | #6 | — |
| 10 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $56,827 | $54,088 | #12 | $42,839 |
| … | |||||
| 39 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $50,111 | $47,695 | #54 | — |
| 40 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $49,723 | $47,326 | #60 | $35,437 |
| 41 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $49,634 | $47,241 | #61 | $37,274 |
| 42 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $49,514 | $48,647 | #51 | $29,062 |
| 43 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $49,508 | $45,602 | #73 | $38,461 |
| 44 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $48,921 | $49,738 | #39 | $33,082 |
| 45 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $48,902 | $43,063 | #81 | $35,289 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,062 one year after graduating and $49,514 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for human services?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for human services ($48,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.