Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Illinois | โ | $49,124 | โ |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $68,606 | $74,742 | +9% |
| Northern Illinois University | $68,913 | $62,919 | -9% |
| Aurora University | $63,938 | $58,435 | -9% |
| Western Illinois University | $60,911 | $55,222 | -9% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Educational/Instructional Media Design masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (9 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,488 | $66,272* | $49,124 | โ | โ | |
| $12,700 | $68,913* | $62,919 | โ | โ | |
| $36,258 | $68,606* | $74,742 | โ | โ | |
| $28,220 | $63,938* | $58,435 | โ | โ | |
| $14,952 | $60,911* | $55,222 | โ | โ | |
| National Median | โ | $62,499* | โ | โ | โ |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with educational/instructional media design graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At DeVry University-Illinois, approximately 65% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.