Education, General
Master's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Northeastern University earn a median of $65,668 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $30,029, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge College Boston | $76,955 | $23,060 |
| Harvard University Cambridge | $65,968 | $20,500 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $65,668 | $30,029 |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $64,854 | $31,458 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $58,542 | — |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams | $58,504 | — |
| Springfield College Springfield | $56,328 | $28,856 |
| Clark University Worcester | $55,421 | — |
| Bay Path University Longmeadow | $55,271 | $41,152 |
| Merrimack College North Andover | $53,770 | $24,731 |
| Smith College Northampton | $48,329 | — |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $44,038 | — |
Other programs at Northeastern University
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$119,202 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$119,126 - Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree
$115,920 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringGraduate certificate
$115,797 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$115,587 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree
$107,951 - Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationMaster's degree
$107,385 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree
$100,266 - Education, GeneralFirst professional degree
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$97,389 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$95,265 - TaxationMaster's degree
$94,478 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$92,222 - BiotechnologyMaster's degree
$90,091 - Engineering, GeneralMaster's degree
$89,698 - Chemical EngineeringMaster's degree
$89,093
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Northeastern University make?
The median salary is $65,668 one year after graduation and $69,206 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,029.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.