Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 3,982 undergraduates
All 35 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,709 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,824 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,077 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,464 |
| $110k and up | $25,001 |
| All families (average) | $14,109 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $88,917 | +$52,835 | clears the bar | $13,070 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,176 | +$16,094 | clears the bar | $15,477 | 1 yr |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $55,569 | +$19,487 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $53,848 | +$17,766 | clears the bar | $15,324 | 0.9 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $92,370 | +$56,288 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,301 | +$18,219 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,328 | +$32,246 | clears the bar | $13,350 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $63,215 | +$27,133 | clears the bar | $30,296 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,567 | +$17,485 | clears the bar | $13,075 | 0.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $59,663 | +$23,581 | clears the bar | $19,914 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,226 | +$33,144 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,247 | +$12,165 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,769 | +$29,687 | clears the bar | $13,262 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,276 | +$27,194 | clears the bar | $15,543 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $64,022 | +$27,940 | clears the bar | $11,875 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 22% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.