Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in mental and social health services and allied professions earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois University Compares for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
All 50 colleges reporting mental and social health services and allied professions 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 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $76,395 | $77,694 | #1 | $58,269 |
| 2 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $67,033 | $61,040 | #10 | $33,971 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $66,865 | $67,982 | #2 | $34,671 |
| 4 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $63,505 | $55,923 | #21 | $37,345 |
| 5 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $63,218 | $56,916 | #16 | $36,070 |
| 6 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $60,780 | $58,058 | #14 | $56,516 |
| 7 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | $58,907 | $62,111 | #3 | $41,225 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $57,998 | $61,893 | #4 | $40,516 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $57,998 | $61,893 | #5 | $40,516 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $57,998 | $61,893 | #6 | $40,516 |
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| 14 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $57,701 | $53,148 | #27 | $43,886 |
| 15 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $57,266 | $54,701 | #24 | $46,691 |
| 16 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $57,252 | $59,437 | #12 | $42,480 |
| 17 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $55,586 | $54,613 | #25 | $41,139 |
| 18 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $54,395 | $55,320 | #22 | $41,891 |
| 19 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $53,353 | $56,255 | #19 | $40,333 |
| 20 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $52,735 | $56,276 | #18 | $46,270 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University mental and social health services and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,139 one year after graduating and $55,586 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for mental and social health services and allied professions?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for mental and social health services and allied professions graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mental and social health services and allied professions at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for mental and social health services and allied professions ($52,119), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,787.
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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.