Careers
Our students are prepared to be leaders in today’s complex and changing work world. They develop the knowledge and analytical skills they will need for successful careers and informed citizenship. Many of our students go on to graduate programs or law school but others choose from these fields:
Private Industry
- Market research
- Private security firms
- Business management
Public Service
- Higher education instructors
- Counseling and other social service organizations
Non-profits
- Housing
- Public health
- Aging
- Family services
- Job training agencies
- Research and analysis
Governmental agencies
- Law enforcement
- Probation
- Parole agencies
- FBI, and county drug court offices and others
Careers and earnings
|
Professional Career |
Annual Salary* |
|
$49,300 |
|
|
$60,160 |
|
|
$32,380 |
|
|
$67,240 |
|
|
$85,020 |
|
|
$61,190 |
|
|
$70,960 |
|
|
$71,610 |
|
|
$58,790 |
|
|
$68,440 |
|
|
$60,160 |
|
|
$58,110 |
|
|
$92,600 |
|
|
$63,240 |
|
|
$76,240 |
|
|
*Mean annual salary as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Contact Us
Director of Undergraduate Studies and Internship Coordinator
Dr. Laura Heideman
lheideman@niu.edu
Zulauf Hall 810
