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Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private Nonprofit · Selective
Northeastern University is a private nonprofit institution in Boston, MA. With a 6% admission rate and 1,550 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 15,719 students, offers 40 programs with earnings data, and has a 91% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
6%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,550
Enrollment
15,719
Completion Rate
91%
Cost of Attendance
$81,353
In-State Tuition
$63,141
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,141
Programs
40
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 40 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($81K)
Showing 40 of 40 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $115,587 | $149,127 | $81,353 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $99,499 | $143,143 | $81,353 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $92,222 | $103,304 | $81,353 | 1.1x | |
| 4 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,880 | $104,660 | $81,353 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,848 | $111,223 | $81,353 | 1.0x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,255 | $104,723 | $81,353 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,713 | $90,411 | $81,353 | 1.0x | |
| 8 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,066 | $110,414 | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 9 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,392 | $98,407 | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 10 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,362 | $94,368 | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 11 | Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,253 | — | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 12 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,868 | $110,708 | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 13 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,531 | $98,280 | $81,353 | 0.9x | |
| 14 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,551 | — | $81,353 | 0.8x | |
| 15 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,781 | $97,781 | $81,353 | 0.8x | |
| 16 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,511 | $95,388 | $81,353 | 0.8x | |
| 17 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,516 | $77,836 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 18 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,855 | $62,784 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 19 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,363 | $75,101 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 20 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,137 | $65,367 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 21 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,727 | $95,088 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 22 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,639 | $53,709 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 23 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,399 | — | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 24 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,465 | $77,774 | $81,353 | 0.6x | |
| 25 | Human Services, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,799 | $60,248 | $81,353 | 0.6x |
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