Marketing at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in marketing earn 10% more 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 Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 105 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $76,623 | $67,475 | #263 | $41,651 |
| 106 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $76,595 | $70,451 | #202 | $47,051 |
| 107 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $76,511 | $67,376 | #264 | $50,025 |
| 108 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $76,373 | $75,036 | #123 | $51,137 |
| 109 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $76,285 | $72,868 | #166 | $55,158 |
| 110 | Bradley University Peoria, IL | $76,255 | $74,920 | #127 | $48,663 |
| 111 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $76,183 | $72,771 | #167 | $48,007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,137 one year after graduating and $76,373 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.