Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Public · 3,982 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$56K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$23K
Graduation rate
25%
Acceptance rate
75%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
18%
Earnings (all students)
$49K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| ZIP | 60625-4699 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$24K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$21K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 52% |
| Undergraduate composition | 16% White · 12% Black · 52% Hispanic · 8% Asian |
| Official website | www.neiu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $52K | $12K |
| Mathematics. | $48K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $47K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $44K | $12K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $44K | $13K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $43K | $15K |
| Marketing. | $41K | $11K |
| Economics. | $40K | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $39K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39K | $12K |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $38K | $13K |
| Political Science and Government. | $36K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — IL
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16K | 86% | $15K | $88K |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $15K | 61% | $12K | $74K |
| Illinois State University | $16K | 67% | $14K | $68K |
| College of DuPage | $5K | — | $6K | $51K |
| Northern Illinois University | $14K | 48% | $14K | $61K |
| College of Lake County | $5K | — | $6K | $47K |
| William Rainey Harper College | $4K | — | $6K | $54K |
| Joliet Junior College | $5K | — | $6K | $48K |
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