Doctoral (Professional)+15% vs national median507 grads tracked
Education at National Louis University
Ranked 2nd of 6 doctoral (professional) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$142,174
middle 50%: $106,266 – $175,548
Median · 5 years out
$154,280
middle 50%: $117,934 – $194,269
Median · 10 years out
$170,969
middle 50%: $126,905 – $216,401
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (professional)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Education doctoral graduates at National Louis University earn a median of $142k in their first year. Pay reaches $154k at five years and $171k by year ten.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
2.3 yrs
≈ $2,335 total interest
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Other majors at National Louis University
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
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
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$82,690 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$78,389 · 5 yrs out
Criminology (Bachelor's)
$76,487 · 5 yrs out
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