Master's-5% vs national median254 grads tracked
Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Illinois University
Ranked 50th of 139 master's programs in Mathematics and Statistics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$68,363
middle 50%: $50,812 – $84,062
Median · 5 years out
$93,400
middle 50%: $70,184 – $116,180
Median · 10 years out
$110,354
middle 50%: $77,362 – $137,895
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics and Statistics (master's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mathematics and Statistics master's graduates from Northern Illinois University start with a median salary of $68k. By year 10, earnings reach $110k.
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
4.4 yrs
≈ $4,840 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northeastern Illinois University
$95,990 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Hunter College
$95,890 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Clear Lake
$95,044 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$94,589 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$94,442 · 5 yrs out
Aurora University
$93,908 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$93,359 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$92,948 · 5 yrs out
Southern Connecticut State University
$92,521 · 5 yrs out
Providence College
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$91,787 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$91,636 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Illinois University
Education (Doctorate)
$119,874 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$115,599 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,551 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,291 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$102,156 · 5 yrs out
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,392 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$97,297 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$95,329 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,041 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$92,787 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$92,521 · 5 yrs out