Public & Social Service at Northeastern Illinois University
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Northeastern Illinois University is in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Among 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #14 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 130 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #303 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Graduates of Northeastern Illinois University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,092 |
| 2 years | $31,474 |
| 3 years | $38,297 |
| 4 years | $44,094 |
| 5 years | $49,644 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Northeastern Illinois University report median earnings of $44,094, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Northeastern Illinois University comes in at $17,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Northeastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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