Law at Northern Illinois University

Professional degree graduates in law from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $61,696 one year after graduating and $78,459 after four years.

Earnings after 1 year
$61,696
After 4 years
$78,459
Median debt
$83,496
Graduates (2 yrs)
184

That is 19% below the national median of $76,005 for this degree. It ranks 161st of 179 colleges for first-year earnings in law (professional degree). Median debt is $83,496, about 135% of one year's earnings — roughly $1,016 a month on a 10-year repayment plan.

Law (Professional degree) at Northern Illinois University vs. nationally

Northern Illinois UniversityTypical college
Earnings after 1 year$61,696$76,005
Earnings after 4 years$78,459$99,949
Median debt$83,496$111,029

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Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education from tax records. Debt is the median federal loan balance at graduation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Northern Illinois University law graduates make?

Graduates with a professional degree in law from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $61,696 one year after graduation and $78,459 four years after.

How much debt do Northern Illinois University law graduates have?

The median federal student loan debt for this program is $83,496, about $1,016 a month over 10 years.