Biology, General at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$46,541
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,541
Biology, General
National Average
$47,564
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
14
Completers (IPEDS)
437
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$46,541
Median Earnings
Biology, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin | $223,678 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $181,793 | — |
| Johns Hopkins University | $135,603 | — |
| Hood College | $91,503 | — |
| New York University | $87,136 | $94,686 |
| San Francisco State University | $76,460 | — |
| University of California-San Diego | $74,724 | $24,482 |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $68,864 | $39,405 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $68,864 | $39,405 |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $68,864 | $39,405 |
Other Programs at Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.