Post-Graduation Earnings: Starting Salary by Major at Northern Illinois University
Your choice of major has a direct impact on your earning potential immediately after college. This page provides a look at the median starting salaries for recent bachelor's degree graduates from Northern Illinois University.
Average Starting Salaries (Recent Graduates)
| Major Field | Median Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology. | $30,134 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research & Clinical Nursing. | $65,924 |
| Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Levels & Methods. | $37,054 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | $29,016 |
| Marketing. | $45,127 |
| Computer Science. | $59,519 |
| Business Administration, Management & Operations. | $51,511 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $64,150 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences Studies & Humanities. | $33,565 |
| Communication & Media Studies. | $37,541 |