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NU

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 7% Acceptance
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7%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
N/A
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$78,413
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 7%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
7% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
7%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences55% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,708
Earnings 5yr: $149,127
Debt: $23,001
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,423
Earnings 5yr: $98,280
Debt: $24,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,003
Earnings 5yr: $90,411
Debt: $31,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,023
Earnings 5yr: $88,905
Debt: $38,115
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,233
Earnings 5yr: $76,223
Debt: $28,607
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,191
Earnings 5yr: $77,774
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,327
Earnings 5yr: $97,536
Debt: $25,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,617
Earnings 5yr: $76,104
Debt: $25,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,539
Earnings 5yr: $77,836
Debt: $22,579
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,272
Earnings 5yr: $65,367
Debt: $23,430
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,585
Earnings 5yr: $59,603
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,877
Earnings 5yr: $53,709
Debt: $27,000
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,130
Earnings 5yr: $64,262
Debt: $26,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,152
Earnings 5yr: $60,248
Debt: $26,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,974
Earnings 5yr: $61,223
Debt: $26,568
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $85,729
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,710
Debt: $24,250
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,358
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biotechnology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

11%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$78,413
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$92,538

Completion Signals

N/A
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
73%
Avg Family Income
$105,958
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