Accounting and Related Services
Master's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Accounting and Related Services at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $71,477 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $95,833 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,491–$118,338). Median debt is $20,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Accounting and Related Services (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $77,216 | $40,879 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $72,917 | — |
| DePaul University Chicago | $72,581 | $45,916 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $72,017 | $29,526 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $69,295 | $16,818 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $68,648 | — |
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle | $68,141 | $39,978 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $65,404 | $23,199 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $62,368 | $15,897 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $62,291 | $14,077 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $61,962 | — |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $59,503 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Accounting and Related Services graduates from Northern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $71,477 one year after graduation and $94,706 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.