Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,842
95th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
126
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northeastern Illinois University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northeastern Illinois University graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all educational administration and supervision masters programs nationally.

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

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northeastern Illinois University$82,842$91,762
Roosevelt University$100,024
North Central College$81,014
Governors State University$80,009
Western Illinois University$78,675$75,724
Rockford University$73,751
National Median$60,279

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Roosevelt University
Chicago
$20,280$100,024
North Central College
Naperville
$44,394$81,014
Governors State University
University Park
$11,320$80,009
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$14,952$78,675
Rockford University
Rockford
$37,300$73,751

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.