Engineering-Related Fields at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$66,077
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$66,077
Engineering-Related Fields
National Average
$101,435
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
17
Completers (IPEDS)
144
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$66,077
Median Earnings
Engineering-Related Fields at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $193,869 | — |
| Stanford University | $165,232 | — |
| Tufts University | $145,710 | $33,270 |
| University of Central Florida | $143,537 | $24,014 |
| Duke University | $131,407 | $42,568 |
| Washington State University | $130,628 | — |
| Drexel University | $129,086 | — |
| Wayne State University | $128,271 | — |
| Santa Clara University | $127,993 | — |
| George Washington University | $125,960 | $40,193 |
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.