Reporting tool — not an official determination. This tool reflects DOE rulemaking data and modeled estimates. The public file is grouped at the institution × credential × 4-digit CIP level; the proposed rule would operate at the 6-digit CIP level. Institutions assign CIP codes to their own programs, so similar-looking majors may be classified differently across colleges. Use as a reporting lead, not a regulatory finding.
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Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI · private nonprofit
1
DOE-modeled fails
67
Pass DOE model
182
Insufficient data
250
Total program groupings
Based on DOE's public rulemaking file, this institution has 1 broad program grouping with a DOE-modeled fail designation out of 250 total. The public file is grouped at the 4-digit CIP level — treat as a directional signal, not a regulatory determination.

Risk breakdown by broad field

Risk breakdown by credential level

All 250 DOE-modeled fail 1 Passes DOE model 67 Insufficient data 182

Visual & Performing Arts

1 fail 14 total
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
CIP 5005 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $49,316 · Benchmark: $34,808
Music.
CIP 5009 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $53,875 · Benchmark: $34,808
Music.
CIP 5009 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $66,572 · Benchmark: $48,304
Arts Entertainment and Media Management.
CIP 5010 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $69,411 · Benchmark: $48,304

Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies

5 total
Ethnic Cultural Minority Gender and Group Studies.
CIP 0502 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $59,372 · Benchmark: $34,808

Biological & Life Sciences

14 total
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
CIP 2615 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $54,279 · Benchmark: $34,808
Biology General.
CIP 2601 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $71,181 · Benchmark: $34,808
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
CIP 2604 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $117,797 · Benchmark: $53,672

Business & Management

11 total
Human Resources Management and Services.
CIP 5210 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $108,498 · Benchmark: $34,808
Business Administration Management and Operations.
CIP 5202 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $244,399 · Benchmark: $60,112
Business/Commerce General.
CIP 5201 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $240,637 · Benchmark: $60,112
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
CIP 5213 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $180,186 · Benchmark: $60,112

Communications & Journalism

13 total
Communication and Media Studies.
CIP 0901 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $93,541 · Benchmark: $34,808
Journalism.
CIP 0904 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $80,258 · Benchmark: $34,808
Radio Television and Digital Communication.
CIP 0907 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $51,471 · Benchmark: $34,808
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication.
CIP 0909 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $96,250 · Benchmark: $58,761
Communication Journalism and Related Programs Other.
CIP 0999 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $126,571 · Benchmark: $58,761
Communication and Media Studies.
CIP 0901 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $116,101 · Benchmark: $58,761
Radio Television and Digital Communication.
CIP 0907 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $116,019 · Benchmark: $58,761

Computer & Information Sciences

9 total
Computer Science.
CIP 1107 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $155,106 · Benchmark: $34,808
Information Science/Studies.
CIP 1104 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $163,740 · Benchmark: $34,808
Computer Science.
CIP 1107 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $197,823 · Benchmark: $60,112
Information Science/Studies.
CIP 1104 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $141,026 · Benchmark: $60,112

Education

15 total
Educational Administration and Supervision.
CIP 1304 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $78,655 · Benchmark: $46,391
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
CIP 1309 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $65,919 · Benchmark: $46,391

Engineering

30 total
Chemical Engineering.
CIP 1407 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $111,040 · Benchmark: $34,808
Manufacturing Engineering.
CIP 1436 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $97,819 · Benchmark: $34,808
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
CIP 1405 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $102,994 · Benchmark: $34,808
Industrial Engineering.
CIP 1435 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $138,720 · Benchmark: $34,808
Mechanical Engineering.
CIP 1419 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $98,277 · Benchmark: $34,808
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
CIP 1405 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $95,167 · Benchmark: $60,112
Engineering Other.
CIP 1499 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $211,469 · Benchmark: $60,112

Engineering Technologies

4 total
Engineering-Related Fields.
CIP 1515 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $136,480 · Benchmark: $60,112
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
CIP 1508 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $129,403 · Benchmark: $60,112

English & Literature

7 total
English Language and Literature General.
CIP 2301 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $62,147 · Benchmark: $34,808

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

23 total
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
CIP 5102 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $91,009 · Benchmark: $60,112
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
CIP 5123 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $82,633 · Benchmark: $60,112
Medicine.
CIP 5112 · First Professional Degree
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $94,158 · Benchmark: $60,112
Public Health.
CIP 5122 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $82,202 · Benchmark: $60,112
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
CIP 5114 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $189,578 · Benchmark: $60,112
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
CIP 5127 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $132,068 · Benchmark: $60,112
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions.
CIP 5109 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $130,944 · Benchmark: $60,112
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General.
CIP 5100 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $110,591 · Benchmark: $60,112
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
CIP 5123 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $85,999 · Benchmark: $60,112
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
CIP 5102 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $71,781 · Benchmark: $60,112
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
CIP 5115 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $83,218 · Benchmark: $60,112

History

3 total
History.
CIP 5401 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $78,966 · Benchmark: $34,808
History.
CIP 5401 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $70,118 · Benchmark: $53,884

Liberal Arts & Humanities

5 total
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities.
CIP 2401 · Bachelor ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $93,180 · Benchmark: $34,808
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities.
CIP 2401 · Post-Bacc Certificate ⚠ classification-sensitive
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $100,964

Mathematics & Statistics

9 total
Applied Mathematics.
CIP 2703 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $148,740 · Benchmark: $34,808
Statistics.
CIP 2705 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $122,682 · Benchmark: $34,808
Mathematics.
CIP 2701 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $107,072 · Benchmark: $34,808

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

2 total
Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness.
CIP 3105 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $82,178 · Benchmark: $51,545

Physical Sciences

12 total
Chemistry.
CIP 4005 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $116,234 · Benchmark: $59,600

Psychology

7 total
Psychology General.
CIP 4201 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $73,646 · Benchmark: $34,808
Psychology Other.
CIP 4299 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $62,905 · Benchmark: $34,808
Psychology General.
CIP 4201 · Doctoral
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $71,819 · Benchmark: $48,653
Clinical Counseling and Applied Psychology.
CIP 4228 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $60,758 · Benchmark: $48,653

Public Administration & Social Work

6 total
Public Policy Analysis.
CIP 4405 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $78,752 · Benchmark: $34,808
Community Organization and Advocacy.
CIP 4402 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $84,712 · Benchmark: $34,808
Public Administration.
CIP 4404 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $98,798 · Benchmark: $46,158
Community Organization and Advocacy.
CIP 4402 · Master's
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $168,632 · Benchmark: $46,158

Social Sciences

18 total
Sociology.
CIP 4511 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $75,267 · Benchmark: $34,808
International Relations and National Security Studies.
CIP 4509 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $74,477 · Benchmark: $34,808
Political Science and Government.
CIP 4510 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $73,231 · Benchmark: $34,808
Economics.
CIP 4506 · Bachelor
Passes DOE model
Median earnings (yr 4): $126,006 · Benchmark: $34,808