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Certificate (1-2 years)-42% vs national median40 grads tracked

Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education at National Louis University

Ranked 3rd of 3 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$18,712
middle 50%: $15,688 – $21,736
Median · 5 years out
$23,578
middle 50%: $18,020 – $29,807
Median · 10 years out
$23,276
middle 50%: $18,003 – $28,350

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of National Louis University's certificate (1-2 years) program in Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education earn a median $18,712 one year after graduating, rising to $23,276 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 42% below the national median of $40,342 for this field, ranking 3rd of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Same major at other universities

Clackamas Community College
$70,646 · 5 yrs out
Chemeketa Community College
$40,342 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at National Louis University

Education (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctorate)
$154,280 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$116,855 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$114,494 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$111,237 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$99,042 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,592 · 5 yrs out
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$92,460 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$84,443 · 5 yrs out
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's)
$82,980 · 5 yrs out

Related fields of study

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