Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
—Acceptance rate
—Average net price / year
—Graduation rate
$92,538Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,250Median debt at graduation
1,802Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
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- Average net price
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Admissions
- Acceptance rate
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- —
- First-year retention
- —
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $78,413
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $92,538
- Median debt (graduates)
- $24,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 11%
- Students with federal loans
- 22%
Programs: what graduates earn
53 of 88 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 53 | $115,587 | $22,583 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 322 | $78,713 | $22,250 |
| Economics | 2 | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | $52,516 | $21,625 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | $51,137 | $22,973 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | $49,639 | $21,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | $47,465 | $21,500 |
| Human Services, General | 3 | $45,799 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General | 9 | $45,494 | $24,802 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 2 | $43,894 | $24,000 |
| Sociology | 8 | $41,624 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | $41,557 | $26,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 16 | $38,463 | $23,250 |
| Music | 1 | $21,978 | $25,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | $39,224 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 73 | $72,612 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 52 | $61,750 | $24,375 |
| History | 2 | $37,923 | $21,500 |
Master's degree
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 0 | $165,932 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 19 | $76,009 | $41,651 |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 0 | $57,402 | $79,331 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,802
- Graduate students
- 6,652
- Part-time
- 73%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 36%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 13%
- Asian
- 8%
- International
- 14%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $86,841 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 13%
- Accreditor
- New England Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.northeastern.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 11% of degrees
- Engineering – 0% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 4% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much do Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $92,538 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
Other colleges in Boston
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 18,248 students |
$24,402 | 11% | 89% | $83,238 |
| Northeastern University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 17,326 students |
$30,915 | 5% | 91% | $92,538 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA · Public · 11,512 students |
$17,707 | 84% | 49% | $65,865 |
| Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA · Public · 8,612 students |
$7,818 | — | 13% | $47,618 |
| Berklee College of Music Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 7,468 students |
$49,465 | 44% | 67% | $33,647 |
| Suffolk University Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 4,268 students |
$29,618 | 82% | 61% | $67,506 |
| Emerson College Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 3,870 students |
$49,180 | 51% | 77% | $62,832 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 3,747 students |
$34,170 | 91% | 68% | $82,721 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 3,451 students |
$39,545 | 85% | 62% | $125,557 |
| Emmanuel College Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 1,854 students |
$26,706 | 76% | 68% | $68,245 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.