# Northern Illinois University: Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Dekalb, IL. IPEDS 147703, CIP 15.00. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,117
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,554 (U.S. median for this major: $78,801 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,274 (U.S. median $26,325)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (3 colleges, $80,530): +$1,024
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,753

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,554 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,126 | $44,453 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 2.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Engineering Technologies / Technicians at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | $81,554 | $27,274 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Illinois State University | $80,530 | $19,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Western Illinois University | $75,922 | $32,373 | $12,937 | 45% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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