Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL · Public · Visit Website

Northeastern Illinois University's main campus is located in Chicago's North Park neighborhood. As a Hispanic-serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, NEIU fosters a diverse and inclusive student body. The university is home to WZRD Chicago 88.3 FM, a long-running free-form community radio station.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$41,947/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
52/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$12,383/yr
Out-of-state: $22,726/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 54% of students receive Pell Grants and 22% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $10,691 $42,764 9.8x
$30K – $48K $12,769 $51,076 8.2x
$48K – $75K $15,777 $63,108 6.6x
$75K – $110K $19,805 $79,220 5.3x
$110K+ $21,771 $87,084 4.8x
Sticker price (no aid) $12,383 $49,532 8.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Northeastern Illinois University

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science
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81 $62,831/yr Very High 17.0x
Business/Commerce, General
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72 $45,015/yr High 15.1x
Accounting and Related Services
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71 $50,475/yr Very High 11.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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71 $48,807/yr Very High 11.9x
Teacher Education
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69 $63,615/yr High 11.8x
Business Administration
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65 $46,630/yr High 11.0x
Teacher Education
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61 $41,938/yr High 10.8x
Economics
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60 $40,004/yr Very High 12.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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59 $40,719/yr Moderate 10.9x
Marketing
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56 $43,320/yr Very High 10.6x
Human Resources Management and Services
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54 $49,131/yr High 8.9x
Biology, General
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51 $40,392/yr High 11.3x
Social Work
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45 $39,178/yr Moderate 9.0x
History
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44 $39,102/yr High 7.8x
Psychology, General
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40 $35,637/yr High 8.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
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40 $30,845/yr Moderate 9.8x
Sociology
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39 $36,686/yr High 8.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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37 $36,594/yr Very High 8.8x
Political Science and Government
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37 $25,912/yr Very High 9.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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36 $42,976/yr Low 8.2x
Communication and Media Studies
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34 $32,538/yr High 8.6x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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33 $30,490/yr High 9.8x
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