Northern Illinois University — Career Outcomes Report 2025
Career outcomes·2025
Northern Illinois University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
$57,808
82nd percentile nationally
Median 6 yr
$46,113
after entry
Median 8 yr
$51,305
after entry
Median 10 yr
$57,808
after entry
National percentile
82nd
10-yr earnings
Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions
Graduates earn $57,808 ten years after entry, above the median for public, doctoral / research institutions.
Top programs by share of completions
These 8 program areas account for 73% of completions at Northern Illinois University.