Northeastern Illinois University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northeastern Illinois University at a glance

• 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

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.

• 9,992

  open professional jobs

• 975

  entry level

  74 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,091 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% 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 (40 open), programs (107 open), finance (1,571 open), sales (1,408 open), operations (965 open), marketing (510 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), Michael Page (69), PwC (69).

What they hire for: Finance (1,571), Sales (1,408), Engineering (1,372), Operations (965), Data & Analytics (697), Marketing (510). 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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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?

9,992 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 975 of them entry level and 74 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.