Is Northeastern University Professional Programs worth it?
Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city), reported with Northeastern University. It awarded 4,564 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management science, industrial and physical pharmacy and cosmetic and data modeling database administration.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is part of Northeastern University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Northeastern University Professional Programs
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$74,155
Median earnings 4 years after
$101,903
Median earnings 10 years after
$92,538
Completions (2024)
4,564
Students (undergrad)
1,802
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $115,920 | $148,490 | 231 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $125,480 | $143,345 | 151 |
| 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 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $70,531 | $101,423 | 122 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $43,894 | $74,617 | 113 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $45,494 | $78,327 | 112 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $41,557 | $80,233 | 96 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $64,718 | $84,704 | 90 |
| Education, General | Master's | $65,668 | $75,769 | 87 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $119,126 | $145,909 | 77 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $38,463 | $66,130 | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 1,132 |
| Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences | Master's | 840 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | Master's | 737 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 286 |
| Education, General | Doctoral other | 188 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Master's | 127 |
| Informatics | Master's | 111 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Master's | 105 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Master's | 77 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's | 72 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northeastern University Professional Programs. 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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