Is Northeastern University worth it?
Northeastern University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city). It awarded 11,590 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, business and computer software engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$74,155
Median earnings 4 years after
$101,903
Median earnings 10 years after
$92,538
Average net price
$30,915
Completion rate
91%
Completions (2024)
11,590
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
17,326
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $74,868 | $113,620 | 679 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,713 | $91,003 | 466 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $115,587 | $163,708 | 330 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $80,255 | $103,384 | 260 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $115,920 | $148,490 | 231 |
| Education, General | First professional | $99,744 | $110,524 | 167 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $86,319 | $145,722 | 167 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $81,880 | $107,767 | 166 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $125,480 | $143,345 | 151 |
| Law | First professional | $73,471 | $116,706 | 148 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $76,009 | $84,174 | 148 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $47,465 | $80,191 | 142 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $52,516 | $73,539 | 136 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $77,676 | $118,744 | 126 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $70,531 | $101,423 | 122 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | Master's | 1,086 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 1,075 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 983 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 632 |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | 545 |
| Engineering, General | Master's | 385 |
| Biotechnology | Master's | 270 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 243 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Doctoral professional practice | 210 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | Master's | 199 |
Campuses
Campuses included
Every other IPEDS unit ID Prentus rolled into Northeastern University. Each campus keeps its own federal data and page.
- Northeastern University Oakland58 completions
- Northeastern University Professional Programs4,564 completions
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Northeastern University and 2 related campuses reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Northeastern University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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