Median Earnings (1yr)
$99,283
95th percentile
Sample Size
38
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwestern University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwestern University graduates earn $99k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all health services/allied health/health sciences masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences masters's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern University$99,283
National Median$52,599

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.