Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 80 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in management sciences and quantitative methods earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
All 126 colleges reporting management sciences and quantitative methods 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 | New York University New York, NY | $158,559 | $150,915 | #3 | $102,572 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $153,279 | $155,886 | #2 | $104,502 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $146,608 | $157,331 | #1 | — |
| 4 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $139,095 | $126,659 | #5 | $93,565 |
| 5 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $126,906 | $111,383 | #11 | $78,177 |
| 6 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $126,475 | $111,374 | #12 | $80,046 |
| 7 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $124,557 | $133,627 | #4 | $83,810 |
| 8 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $120,730 | $105,791 | #19 | $66,362 |
| 9 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $114,822 | $116,740 | #7 | — |
| 10 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $111,649 | $97,985 | #38 | $72,304 |
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| 99 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York York, PA | $73,308 | $74,555 | #98 | $58,140 |
| 100 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $72,961 | $75,919 | #79 | — |
| 101 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $71,464 | $68,019 | #109 | — |
| 102 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $71,040 | $69,796 | #104 | $51,128 |
| 103 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $70,671 | $69,434 | #106 | $47,553 |
| 104 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $69,977 | $71,167 | #103 | $41,787 |
| 105 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $69,603 | $73,388 | #99 | $46,886 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University management sciences and quantitative methods graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,128 one year after graduating and $71,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for management sciences and quantitative methods?
Among 126 colleges reporting earnings for management sciences and quantitative methods graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #102 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is management sciences and quantitative methods at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for management sciences and quantitative methods ($86,176), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.