Computer Science at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$85,110
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$85,110
Computer Science
National Average
$114,681
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,527
All programs at Northern Illinois University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
65
Completers (IPEDS)
268
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$85,110
Median Earnings
Computer Science at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $245,333 | $25,903 |
| Stanford University | $236,118 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $223,960 | $41,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $209,146 | $18,835 |
| Cornell University | $198,868 | $34,528 |
| University of Southern California | $184,756 | $51,250 |
| Boston University | $156,739 | — |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $155,261 | — |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $155,261 | — |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $155,261 | — |
Other Programs at Northern Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $143,908 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,286 | $32,950 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,614 | $44,065 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,635 | — |
| Computer Science (current) | $85,110 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $84,913 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $84,362 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,321 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $79,921 | $22,500 |
| Computer Science | $79,236 | $21,004 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.