Northeastern Illinois University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$52,234
in 2021+37% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 37% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 9% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 8 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 14% | $4,927 |
| 1999 | — | — | 17% | $5,215 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12% | $5,131 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15% | $4,754 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14% | $5,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14% | $5,000 |
| 2004 | — | — | 18% | $5,000 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15% | $5,044 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17% | $5,316 |
| 2007 | — | — | 18% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $38,200 | — | 19% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18% | $5,500 |
| 2010 | $38,500 | $12,959 | 20% | $5,515 |
| 2011 | — | $13,053 | 20% | $6,500 |
| 2012 | $36,000 | $15,739 | 23% | $7,740 |
| 2013 | $36,300 | $14,661 | 21% | $8,250 |
| 2014 | $36,700 | $15,952 | 20% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $37,900 | $16,619 | 22% | $10,000 |
| 2016 | — | $15,591 | 22% | $10,250 |
| 2017 | — | $16,285 | 24% | $10,400 |
| 2018 | — | $17,312 | 23% | $10,500 |
| 2019 | — | $19,287 | 21% | $10,500 |
| 2020 | — | $15,843 | 21% | $11,250 |
| 2021 | $52,234 | $14,590 | 23% | $11,969 |
| 2022 | — | $13,555 | 21% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,209 | 19% | — |
| 2024 | — | $13,550 | 17% | — |
| 2025 | — | $14,109 | 22% | — |