# Northern Illinois University: Studio Art (bachelor's)

Dekalb, IL. IPEDS 147703, CIP 50.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-illinois-university/majors/studio-art

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,795
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,202 (U.S. median for this major: $41,590 across 420 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,781 (U.S. median $25,361)
- Rank in IL: 5 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (12 colleges, $42,050): +$2,152
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,612

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,202 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 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,854 | $43,259 | 5.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,797 | $56,179 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,612 | $77,317 | 9.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,834 | $95,851 | 11.4 years |

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

## Studio Art at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $51,386 | $20,125 | $19,398 | 65% |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | $45,602 | $27,000 | $49,790 | 67% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $44,902 | $26,500 | $13,297 | 62% |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $44,312 | $20,319 | $14,109 | 22% |
| Northern Illinois University | $44,202 | $25,781 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $42,176 | $26,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $41,924 | $26,000 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $39,923 | $25,000 | $12,786 | 47% |
| Wheaton College | $38,363 | $23,281 | $26,975 | 85% |
| DePaul University | $37,085 | $26,999 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $36,717 | $27,280 | $14,889 | 57% |
| Western Illinois University | $35,703 | $27,000 | $12,937 | 45% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage $104,570 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $103,550 IL, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $58,840 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $56,720 IL, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## 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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