Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 17,326 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$99K
In-state tuition
$69K
Out-of-state tuition
$69K
Graduation rate
91%
Acceptance rate
5%
Median debt
$18K
Borrowing rate
24%
Earnings (all students)
$86K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Large (500k+) |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 02115-5005 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$88K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$83K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1497 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 34.0 |
| First-year retention | 97% |
| SAT math (median) | 760 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 685 |
| Undergraduate composition | 40% White · 5% Black · 10% Hispanic · 22% Asian |
| Official website | www.northeastern.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $95K | $20K |
| Computer Engineering. | $89K | $22K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $78K | $21K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $70K | $22K |
| Mathematics. | $70K | $21K |
| Industrial Engineering. | $69K | $24K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $69K | $24K |
| Civil Engineering. | $69K | $20K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $69K | $20K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $69K | $27K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $65K | $19K |
| International Business. | $61K | $18K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $71K | 90% | $16K | $89K |
| Boston College | $74K | 90% | $18K | $112K |
| Harvard University | $65K | 97% | $13K | $122K |
| Berklee College of Music | $54K | 73% | $19K | $43K |
| Tufts University | $74K | 94% | $14K | $89K |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $63K | 90% | $26K | $114K |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $65K | 96% | $12K | $153K |
| Bentley University | $63K | 88% | $23K | $126K |
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