Northern Illinois University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,808
in 2021+21% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 21% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 19% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 50% | $6,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 50% | $6,278 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49% | $6,673 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47% | $6,767 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49% | $6,912 |
| 2003 | — | — | 51% | $7,491 |
| 2004 | — | — | 53% | $8,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | 51% | $8,848 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53% | $9,250 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48% | $10,500 |
| 2008 | $47,600 | — | 52% | $10,940 |
| 2009 | — | — | 51% | $11,000 |
| 2010 | $46,800 | $16,611 | 48% | $11,625 |
| 2011 | — | $17,401 | 56% | $12,625 |
| 2012 | $43,900 | $18,410 | 56% | $13,750 |
| 2013 | $43,800 | $18,606 | 54% | $14,250 |
| 2014 | $43,900 | $19,624 | 51% | $15,000 |
| 2015 | $45,500 | $18,899 | 50% | $15,500 |
| 2016 | — | $19,259 | 50% | $16,312 |
| 2017 | — | $19,944 | 47% | $17,562 |
| 2018 | — | $19,823 | 45% | $18,250 |
| 2019 | — | $23,140 | 46% | $18,251 |
| 2020 | — | $18,259 | 49% | $17,750 |
| 2021 | $57,808 | $13,956 | 48% | $16,250 |
| 2022 | — | $14,266 | 51% | — |
| 2023 | — | $13,484 | 53% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,909 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,391 | 49% | — |