Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Bachelor's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $51,128 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,176 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,755–$114,719). Median debt is $20,000, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Central College Naperville | $85,168 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $72,527 | $20,500 |
| National Louis University Chicago | $59,084 | $22,507 |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $58,820 | $25,000 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $51,522 | $22,859 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $48,715 | $24,632 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $47,553 | $21,500 |
| McKendree University Lebanon | $45,899 | $20,264 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $45,735 | $23,612 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $45,665 | $15,251 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $42,711 | $27,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $42,500 | $24,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods graduates from Northern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $51,128 one year after graduation and $65,538 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.