U.S. median for this major: $62,543.
College Scorecard field of study; 188 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,851. College Scorecard.
Northern Illinois University Pre-Med / Pre-Health: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Pre-Med / Pre-Health nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northern Illinois University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,126 | $44,453 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 4.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates 4 years after graduating ($55,778) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,981 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Pre-Med / Pre-Health at Illinois colleges
Every Illinois college we cover that reports Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois University | $55,778 | $27,000 | $13,391 | 49% |
| 2 | Aurora University | $52,987 | $21,375 | $18,838 | 60% |
| 3 | Benedictine University | $50,130 | $23,250 | $22,313 | 50% |
7 more Illinois colleges offer Pre-Med / Pre-Health but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Northern Illinois University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northern Illinois University
- Acceptance rate: 70% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 49% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,808
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
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Northern Illinois University Pre-Med / Pre-Health questions
How much do Northern Illinois University Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates earn?
Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates of Northern Illinois University earn a median $55,778 four years after graduating and $31,899 one year after. The U.S. median for Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates across 48 colleges is $62,543.
How much debt do Northern Illinois University Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates of Northern Illinois University is $27,000, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Northern Illinois University a good school for Pre-Med / Pre-Health in Illinois?
On pay, Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduates of Northern Illinois University earn $55,778 four years out, $2,791 above the median for the same major across 3 Illinois colleges ($52,987) and $6,765 below the U.S. median ($62,543). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Northern Illinois University rank for Pre-Med / Pre-Health in Illinois?
Of 3 Illinois colleges reporting Pre-Med / Pre-Health graduate earnings, Northern Illinois University ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Northern Illinois University Pre-Med / Pre-Health: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/pre-med-pre-health (College Scorecard and BLS data).