Business/Commerce at National Louis University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Louis University | $45,015* | $40,275 | $26,845* | — |
| DeVry University-Illinois | $57,020* | $56,664 | $47,236* | 0.83 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois | $47,463* | $53,072 | $23,180* | 0.49 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $45,015* | $67,572 | $17,788* | 0.40 |
| Lake Forest College | $44,283* | $64,213 | $27,000* | 0.61 |
| Saint Xavier University | $44,190* | $57,865 | $26,845* | 0.61 |
| National Median | $47,506* | — | $26,000* | 0.55 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle | $17,488 | $57,020 | $47,236 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield | $12,320 | $47,463 | $23,180 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $12,383 | $45,015 | $17,788 |
| Lake Forest College Lake Forest | $54,202 | $44,283 | $27,000 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $36,840 | $44,190 | $26,845 |
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 National Louis University, approximately 57% 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 5 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.