All NEIU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $46,630 | $69,226 | $20,250 |
| Marketing | $43,320 | $69,011 | $15,000 |
| Accounting | $50,475 | $68,328 | $15,000 |
| Finance | $48,807 | $64,022 | $12,502 |
| Human Resources | $49,131 | $63,276 | $15,365 |
| Business | $45,015 | $59,853 | $17,788 |
| Economics | $40,004 | $58,252 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,976 | $55,569 | $17,000 |
| History | $39,102 | $54,071 | $19,176 |
| English | $36,594 | $49,141 | $19,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | $30,614 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | — | $66,269 | $14,781 |
| Biology | $40,392 | $53,567 | $14,031 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $30,490 | $46,565 | $20,927 |
| Chemistry | — | — | $16,111 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,938 | $52,176 | $15,612 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $63,615 | — | $25,250 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $30,845 | $44,312 | $20,319 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $39,894 | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,538 | $48,247 | $15,630 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $62,831 | $88,917 | $15,750 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NEIU students earn a median $52,234 ten years after starting college, more than 25% of Illinois colleges we cover. 22% graduate within six years.
NEIU majors questions
How many majors does NEIU offer?
Northeastern Illinois University offers 39 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at NEIU?
Computer Science graduates from Northeastern Illinois University earn a median $88,917 four years after graduating, the highest of the 23 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $15,750.
Which NEIU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions graduates earn the least: a median $39,894 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Northeastern Illinois University overview