Public Research University
Northern Illinois University
Public Research University in Dekalb, IL. Six-year graduation rate 49%. Median 10-year earnings $57,808.
Verdict Solid outcomes
Northern Illinois University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$57,808
Median debt at grad
$22,162
Mobility score
1.6
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
48.7%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $57,808 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 49%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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