Mathematics at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in mathematics earn 0% more 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 Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 155 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $70,257 | $67,110 | #182 | — |
| 156 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $70,117 | $66,737 | #185 | $43,803 |
| 157 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $69,992 | $65,456 | #194 | $37,197 |
| 158 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $69,856 | $68,633 | #167 | $44,857 |
| 159 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $69,787 | $84,673 | #59 | $48,084 |
| 160 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $69,664 | $70,828 | #154 | $45,476 |
| 161 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $69,383 | $70,542 | #156 | $58,238 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,857 one year after graduating and $69,856 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,068.
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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.