Northern Illinois University
Median Salary (5 years)
Bachelor's
$60,963
Master's
$88,242
Doctoral
$80,859
Rankings
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#3
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#5
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#7
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#9
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#9
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#8
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#12
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#19
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#30
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Median Salary for Online Degrees at Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Median Salary (1 year) | Median Salary (5 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,743 | $83,523 |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $49,059 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not Reported | $57,009 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | Not Reported | $67,166 |
| Biology, General | $38,137 | $63,964 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,724 | $76,392 |
| Chemistry | $43,061 | $62,503 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $70,654 | $69,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,490 | $56,644 |
| Computer Science | $77,257 | $85,811 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $29,911 | $52,265 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,517 | $38,201 |
| Economics | $45,386 | $69,275 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $74,442 | $86,449 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $34,122 | $44,293 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,802 | $79,501 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26,795 | $41,109 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,158 | $51,319 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $31,899 | $54,266 |
| History | $33,288 | $53,605 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,342 | $45,830 |
| Human Services, General | $29,062 | $46,762 |
| Industrial Engineering | $72,112 | $88,954 |
| Journalism | $31,753 | $47,283 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $29,426 | $50,679 |
| Marketing | $51,137 | $68,194 |
| Mathematics | $44,857 | $73,553 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,069 | $86,692 |
| Music | $42,830 | $31,511 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $36,409 | $48,605 |
| Political Science and Government | $32,225 | $60,494 |
| Psychology, General | $33,150 | $47,360 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,557 | $78,637 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $40,586 | $53,528 |
| Sociology | $35,150 | $49,637 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,578 | $57,132 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $48,018 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,184 | $53,340 |
Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Median Salary (1 year) | Median Salary (5 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,477 | $94,706 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,140 | $121,495 |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $111,770 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $59,831 | $55,738 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $19,278 | $41,768 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,264 | $63,221 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $68,913 | $75,761 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $43,753 | $64,767 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,864 | $65,521 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,734 | $58,476 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,253 | $100,075 |
| Public Administration | $62,849 | $79,318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,425 | $113,538 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,274 | $60,809 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $52,167 | $67,261 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,494 | $65,360 |
Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Median Salary (1 year) | Median Salary (5 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $134,549 |
| Law | $57,561 | $74,619 |
| Psychology, General | $86,837 | $84,125 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $74,259 | $76,638 |