Median Earnings (1yr)
$29,594
78th percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Central College graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Central College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all east asian languages, literatures, and linguistics bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Central College$29,594
National Median$27,331$20,6850.76

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 North Central College, approximately 25% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.