# Northwestern University: Information Science / Studies (bachelor's)

Evanston, IL. IPEDS 147767, CIP 11.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwestern-university/majors/information-science-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $102,998
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $163,740 (U.S. median for this major: $81,690 across 122 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $25,940)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (3 colleges, $82,551): +$81,189
- Versus the U.S. median: +$82,050

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $163,740 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 | $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 | 1.6 years |

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

## Information Science / Studies at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $163,740 | $12,000 | $29,167 | 95% |
| DePaul University | $82,551 | $25,916 | $30,902 | 68% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $81,180 | $14,538 | $10,974 | 62% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $134,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $132,110 IL, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $173,760 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $171,730 IL, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $147,490 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $142,500 IL, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% 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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