Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$79,921
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$79,921
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
National Average
$85,983
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
90
Completers (IPEDS)
388
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,500
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$188/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$79,921
Median Earnings
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $202,911 | $13,674 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $172,897 | $10,967 |
| Stanford University | $154,251 | — |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $149,740 | $22,224 |
| San Jose State University | $123,144 | — |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $119,602 | $23,000 |
| Cornell University | $118,743 | $14,725 |
| University of Southern California | $113,850 | $18,497 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $110,760 | $16,979 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $110,524 | — |
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 (current) | $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.