Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,842
95th percentile
60th percentile in Illinois

Earnings Distribution

How Northeastern Illinois University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Northeastern Illinois University$82,842$91,762+11%
Aurora University$72,544$76,868+6%
Western Illinois University$78,675$75,724-4%
Concordia University-Chicago$72,182$75,305+4%
University of St Francis$71,317$71,778+1%

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Educational Administration and Supervision masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (31 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago$12,383$82,842$91,762โ€”โ€”
Roosevelt UniversityChicago$20,280$100,024โ€”โ€”โ€”
North Central CollegeNaperville$44,394$81,014โ€”โ€”โ€”
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park$11,320$80,009โ€”โ€”โ€”
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb$14,952$78,675$75,724โ€”โ€”
Rockford UniversityRockford$37,300$73,751โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$60,279โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with educational administration and supervision graduates

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

$104,070/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

$103,960/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.

$56,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Education Administrators, All Other

All education administrators not listed separately.

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 Northeastern Illinois University, approximately 54% 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.