Master's+85% vs national median66 grads tracked
History at Northeastern Illinois University
Ranked 2nd of 136 master's programs in History by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$83,557
middle 50%: $55,935 – $107,201
Median · 5 years out
$107,901
middle 50%: $72,156 – $123,348
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for History (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Northeastern Illinois University's master's program in History earn a median $83,557 one year after graduating, rising to $107,901 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 85% above the national median of $58,413 for this field, ranking 2nd of 136 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.
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
3.8 yrs
≈ $3,977 total interest
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$113,650 · 5 yrs out
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$100,222 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Queens College
$98,849 · 5 yrs out
Salem State University
$97,133 · 5 yrs out
Worcester State University
$92,834 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$90,454 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
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