U.S. median for this major: $87,334.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 11% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,150.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $91,250. College Scorecard.
Northwestern University Statistics: 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.
Statistics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Northwestern 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 | $1,764 | $7,232 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $6,099 | $25,006 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $7,898 | $32,382 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $18,282 | $74,956 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $48,777 | $199,986 | 2.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (88% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Statistics graduates 4 years after graduating ($122,682) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $86,885 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.
Statistics at Illinois colleges
Every Illinois college we cover that reports Statistics 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 | University of Chicago | $130,189 | — | $14,860 | 96% |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $122,682 | $14,000 | $29,167 | 95% |
| 3 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $105,978 | $19,394 | $14,355 | 85% |
| 4 | University of Illinois Chicago | $68,585 | $22,945 | $10,974 | 62% |
5 more Illinois colleges offer Statistics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Statistics graduates
Statistician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +11.0% by 2035. Typical entry: master's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Northwestern University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Northwestern University
- Acceptance rate: 8% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $89,363
- Full cost breakdown · all 85 majors · overview
Related majors at Northwestern University
- Mathematics$107,072
- Data Science—
- Computer Science$155,106
- Applied Mathematics$148,740
Northwestern University Statistics questions
How much do Northwestern University Statistics graduates earn?
Statistics graduates of Northwestern University earn a median $122,682 four years after graduating and $77,917 one year after. The U.S. median for Statistics graduates across 50 colleges is $87,334.
How much debt do Northwestern University Statistics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Statistics graduates of Northwestern University is $14,000, about 11% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,150.
Is Northwestern University a good school for Statistics in Illinois?
On pay, Statistics graduates of Northwestern University earn $122,682 four years out, $8,352 above the median for the same major across 4 Illinois colleges ($114,330) and $35,348 above the U.S. median ($87,334). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Northwestern University rank for Statistics in Illinois?
Of 4 Illinois colleges reporting Statistics graduate earnings, Northwestern University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Chicago at $130,189.
What jobs do Statistics graduates get?
A common career is statistician, with a median wage of $122,180 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area and $105,650 nationally. Others include data scientists and natural sciences managers.
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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: “Northwestern University Statistics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/statistics (College Scorecard and BLS data).