Business/Commerce, General

Master's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 52.01

$188,890Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$240,637Median earnings 4 years after

$235,876Median earnings 5 years after

$76,735Median federal debt

101Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Northwestern University earn a median of $188,890 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $125,988 four years after graduating (middle half: $83,879–$189,086). Median debt is $76,735, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $188,890 one year after graduation and $235,876 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $76,735.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.