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Northern Illinois University

IL · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
88/100

ROI by Major

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Engineering Technology$26K$65K$92KBBUY
Marketing$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$29K$62K$86KBBUY
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$29K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26K$45K$61KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$26K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION