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Bachelor's degree · Northeastern University Professional Programs · Boston, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$37,923Median earnings 3 years after
$63,710Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
2Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at Northeastern University Professional Programs earn a median of $37,923. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $21,500, about 57% of first-year earnings.

History (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Amherst College
Amherst
$56,444—
Harvard University
Cambridge
$53,468$12,721
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$46,908$23,801
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg
$46,184—
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester
$42,345$27,000
Tufts University
Medford
$41,447$15,500
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$41,341$18,997
Worcester State University
Worcester
$38,028$24,680
Framingham State University
Framingham
$34,836$26,997
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$34,215$26,750
Brandeis University
Waltham
$33,903$23,250
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton
$32,896$25,990
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth
$30,581$21,250
Salem State University
Salem
$29,307$25,450
Emmanuel College
Boston
$28,695$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do History graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs make?

The median salary is $37,923 and $63,710 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.