Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 90.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 90.4%
- Retention Rate
- 97.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $92,538
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 78.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $133,543 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $110,878 | $57,068 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $102,123 | $37,167 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $101,072 | $47,834 |
| Taxation. | Master | $100,518 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $97,071 | |
| Engineering, General. | Master | $94,408 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $92,124 | $29,042 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $91,744 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $89,564 | $25,002 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $89,415 | $36,150 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $89,413 | $22,583 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $89,092 | $57,003 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Certificate | $88,195 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master | $87,604 | $38,957 |
Outcomes Overview
Northeastern graduates earn a median of $92,538 ten years after graduation, putting them well above the national average for college graduates. The typical graduate carries $24,250 in debt with monthly payments of $257, representing just 3.3% of median income. The co-op program's emphasis on real-world experience pays dividends in the job market, with 95.8% of graduates finding employment. Many enter lucrative fields like technology, finance, and engineering, where Northeastern's Boston location provides abundant opportunities. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.26 is strongly favorable compared to the national average of 0.37. This represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.