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Associate's Degree

Political Science and Government at Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, Illinois · See Political Science and Government nationally

Strong return
+$39,162 over 10 years

For graduates of Political Science and Government at Northeastern Illinois University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

4.2 yrs
Break-even
+139%
10-year ROI
$51,738
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Political Science and GovernmentCertificateNot enough data
Political Science and GovernmentAssociate's$51,738+139%Strong return
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Political Science and Government at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Associate's$94,020+3,900%Strong return
2CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Associate's$66,568$13,391+1,888%Strong return
3Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Associate's$117,484+1,801%Strong return
4Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Associate's$108,657+1,592%Strong return
5Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
Associate's$78,615$21,961+1,520%Strong return
6CUNY City College
New York, NY
Associate's$64,399$12,500+1,502%Strong return
7CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY
Associate's$62,479$12,973+1,499%Strong return
8Rice University
Houston, TX
Associate's$87,237+1,480%Strong return
9American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
Associate's$87,190$21,728+1,456%Strong return
10CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY
Associate's$63,762$10,457+1,438%Strong return

Other majors at Northeastern Illinois University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Computer ScienceAssociate's$89,158$13,070+1,239%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's$79,592$15,000+927%Strong return
Educational Administration and SupervisionCertificate$103,153$16,000+834%Strong return
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherAssociate's$71,031+823%Strong return
MathematicsAssociate's$75,220$15,000+797%Strong return
EconomicsAssociate's$64,799+602%Strong return
Finance and Financial Management ServicesAssociate's$63,709$11,875+475%Strong return
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's$63,837$13,350+469%Strong return

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Political Science and Government at Northeastern Illinois University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.