Mathematics

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

CIP 27.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,269Median earnings 4 years after
$75,220Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $41,910. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,058–$97,414). Median debt is $15,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Chicago
Chicago
$100,421$12,000
Northwestern University
Evanston
$79,530$12,418
DePaul University
Chicago
$55,586$24,846
Illinois State University
Normal
$52,597$19,750
McKendree University
Lebanon
$51,157$18,625
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$48,728$20,844
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$44,857$23,068

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mathematics graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?

The median salary is $41,910 and $75,220 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.