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Northwestern University — Career Outcomes Report 2025

Career outcomes 2025

Northwestern University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report summarizes post-graduation outcomes from public federal data for 2025.

Median earnings, 10 years after entry

$89,363

98th percentile nationally

Median 6 yr

$76,844

after entry

Median 8 yr

$83,487

after entry

Median 10 yr

$89,363

after entry

National percentile

98th

10-yr earnings

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions

Median 10-year earnings vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $89,363. Top 2% of 1,500 schools. $89,363 Top 2% of 1,500 schools $9,656 $50,246 $90,836 $131,426
Graduates earn $89,363 ten years after entry — top 2% nationally.

Top programs by share of completions

Top programs by share of completions Ranked horizontal bars: Engineering, Social sciences, Communication & journalism, Biology & biomedical, Computer science, Visual & performing arts, Psychology, Business & management. Engineering 15.2% Social sciences 14.9% Communication & journalism 13.6% Biology & biomedical 10.8% Computer science 10.1% Visual & performing arts 7.7% Psychology 5.5% Business & management 5%
These 8 program areas account for 83% of completions at Northwestern University.

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