Earnings Distribution
How Northwestern University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $130,419 | $129,613 | -1% |
| Cleveland State University | $56,061 | $67,301 | +20% |
| Vanderbilt University | $48,154 | $66,182 | +37% |
| Clark University | $51,055 | $57,168 | +12% |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $51,957 | $55,341 | +7% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern UniversityEvanston | $65,997 | $130,419 | $129,613 | — | — |
 Cleveland State UniversityCleveland | $12,613 | $56,061 | $67,301 | — | — |
 University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor | $17,228 | $51,957 | $55,341 | — | — |
 Springfield CollegeSpringfield | $43,707 | $51,379 | $47,195 | — | — |
 Clark UniversityWorcester | $55,160 | $51,055 | $57,168 | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $50,009 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $50,532 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with community organization and advocacy 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 Northwestern University, approximately 19% 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.