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3,982
students enrolled
1,562
degrees and certificates a year
22%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,109
average net price a year
Tuition $10,343 in state, $20,686 out of state
$43,801
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$52,234
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 25% | 390 |
| Business & management | 19% | 290 |
| Public administration & social work | 11% | 170 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 119 |
| Psychology | 6% | 89 |
AI and data programs
Northeastern Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Northeastern Illinois University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.
7,723
open professional jobs
650
entry level
49 say no experience is needed
12%
ask for AI skills
908 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Cook County
2026-09 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier
$81,797
median household income
Cook County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, public administration & social work, which lead to academic (24 open), programs (88 open), finance (1,166 open), sales (1,085 open), operations (762 open), marketing (389 open).
Hiring most: Mars (115), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher (76), Gallagher Bassett (75), Amazon (72), West Monroe (71), UL Solutions (62), Aon (55).
What they hire for: Finance (1,166), Sales (1,085), Engineering (1,067), Operations (762), Data & Analytics (509), Marketing (389). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: LWIA 7.
- American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
- American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
- American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
- American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Chicago State UniversityChicago · 1,384 students
- Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · 8,494 students
Common questions
- How big is Northeastern Illinois University?
- Northeastern Illinois University enrolls about 3,982 students and is a public 4-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 1,562 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Northeastern Illinois University?
- 22% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Northeastern Illinois University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,801 six years after entry and $52,234 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Northeastern Illinois University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Northeastern Illinois University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Northeastern Illinois University?
- 7,723 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 650 of them entry level and 49 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.
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