Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. With 1,802 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $92,538 ten years after enrollment, which is 127% above the national median of $40,747. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $24,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.82x. The most popular programs include Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Computer Software Engineering, Registered Nursing, Pharmacy, and Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Graduation Rate
Not reported
Median Debt
$24,250
Average Net Price
Not reported
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.82x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,802
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
11.0%
Federal Loan Rate
21.6%
Student Demographics
Women
54.1%
White
36.4%
Black
12.7%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian
7.7%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
78.7%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (75)
Bachelor (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $91,003 | 322 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 73 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $163,708 | 53 |
| Finance | $83,023 | 52 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 41 |
| Health Services Administration | $80,233 | 25 |
| Clinical Psychology | $66,130 | 16 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Biology | $78,327 | 9 |
| Sociology | $69,585 | 8 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 7 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | $67,877 | 3 |
| Public Administration | $61,152 | 3 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $70,272 | 2 |
| Communications | $80,191 | 2 |
| Neuroscience | $74,617 | 2 |
| Economics | $101,423 | 2 |
| Political Science | $73,539 | 1 |
| Music | $60,974 | 1 |
Master (40)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $117,139 | 753 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $158,542 | 381 |
| Pharmacy | $136,474 | 302 |
| International Studies | $85,630 | 119 |
| Business | $148,490 | 118 |
| Business Administration & Management | $84,704 | 94 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $145,909 | 86 |
| Communications | $97,115 | 76 |
| Economics | Not reported | 67 |
| Homeland Security | $90,323 | 60 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 57 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 56 |
| Sports & Fitness | $73,724 | 40 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Not reported | 35 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $76,859 | 32 |
| Education | $75,769 | 30 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 30 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 22 |
| Finance | $169,234 | 21 |
| Legal Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Teacher Education | $65,134 | 14 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $62,427 | 13 |
| Taxation | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $125,862 | 10 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration | $87,852 | 7 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $72,910 | 3 |
| International Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $93,210 | 2 |
| Engineering | $119,842 | 0 |
| Systems Engineering | $117,700 | 0 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | $111,725 | 0 |
| Biotechnology | $125,179 | 0 |
| Public Administration | $69,886 | 0 |
| Communication Disorders | $70,914 | 0 |
| Public Health | $81,227 | 0 |
| Medical Illustration | $104,317 | 0 |
| Registered Nursing | $143,345 | 0 |
Doctoral (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Not reported | 244 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Not reported | 21 |
First Professional (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $84,174 | 19 |
| Registered Nursing | $191,083 | 0 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $74,263 | 0 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Public Health | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
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