Social Work
Master's degree · Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL
$45,997Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,663Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,914Median federal debt
71Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at Northeastern Illinois University earn a median of $45,997 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $19,914, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Social Work (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican University River Forest | $52,605 | $41,167 |
| University of Chicago Chicago | $52,551 | $75,691 |
| Governors State University University Park | $52,231 | $41,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,834 | $59,888 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $51,727 | $35,907 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $51,689 | $69,147 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $50,809 | $30,695 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $50,602 | $45,732 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $49,552 | $31,382 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $49,271 | $20,500 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $48,084 | $22,048 |
| Chicago State University Chicago | $48,031 | $66,359 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $47,909 | $35,303 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $46,047 | $29,951 |
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$82,842 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$76,217 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
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$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
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$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 - 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 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$40,392
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Northeastern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $45,997 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,914.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.