Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL

CIP 24.01

$42,976Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,569Median earnings 4 years after
$45,509Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
87Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $42,976 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $12,500, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DePaul University
Chicago
$84,066$37,499
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$51,054$26,000
Chicago State University
Chicago
$45,762$37,279
Aurora University
Aurora
$44,614$23,313
Governors State University
University Park
$42,107$26,500
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$40,273$18,750
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$38,196$25,000
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$37,545$27,900
Illinois State University
Normal
$31,745$20,331
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$29,426$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?

The median salary is $42,976 one year after graduation and $45,509 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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