History
Bachelor's degree · Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $39,102 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $15,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston | $50,161 | $15,917 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $46,616 | — |
| Illinois State University Normal | $40,465 | $21,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $36,889 | $27,000 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $33,297 | $18,125 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $33,288 | $22,333 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $32,149 | $20,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $31,079 | $23,288 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $30,101 | $21,687 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $26,916 | $18,992 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $26,474 | $19,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $26,436 | $18,066 |
Other programs at Northeastern Illinois University
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$90,465 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$82,842 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,217 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$69,073 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$68,449 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$63,615 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$62,831 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$60,664 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$59,503 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$50,825 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$50,475 - Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,131 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,807 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,630 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$45,997 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$45,015 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$43,320 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's degree
$42,976 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,938 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$40,719
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $39,102 one year after graduation and $43,591 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.