Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 17,326 undergraduates
Of 85 programs with reported earnings, 84 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 152 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,264 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,436 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,301 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,241 |
| $110k and up | $47,696 |
| All families (average) | $30,915 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $113,620 | +$72,576 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $145,909 | +$104,865 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $163,708 | +$122,664 | clears the bar | $22,583 | 0.2 yrs |
| Engineering, Other | Master's Degree | $116,924 | +$75,880 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $103,384 | +$62,340 | clears the bar | $25,547 | 0.4 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree | $119,842 | +$78,798 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $148,490 | +$107,446 | clears the bar | $47,834 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biotechnology | Master's Degree | $125,179 | +$84,135 | clears the bar | $35,470 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $80,233 | +$39,189 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $112,019 | +$70,975 | clears the bar | $22,525 | 0.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $101,423 | +$60,379 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Master's Degree | $155,483 | +$114,439 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $73,539 | +$32,495 | clears the bar | $21,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $117,139 | +$76,095 | clears the bar | $38,957 | 0.5 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $145,722 | +$104,678 | clears the bar | $37,167 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 85 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 90% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.