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Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA·Private nonprofit·1,802 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $74,200 within 10 years.

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Grad Rate
$74,200
Earnings
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$24,250
Debt

About This School

Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts with approximately 1,802 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $74,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Students who are career-focused, thrive in a professional environment, and want to be in the heart of Boston will find a lot to like here — this is not a traditional liberal arts experience, and that's the point. The numbers tell an encouraging story: median earnings of $74,200 ten years out, paired with a relatively modest median debt of $24,250 at graduation, suggests graduates are landing on solid financial footing without being crushed by loans. Boston itself is a genuine advantage, putting students close to major employers in healthcare, tech, finance, and consulting from day one. That said, with only 1,802 undergraduates, you'll want to ask hard questions about advising quality, campus life, and what support systems exist beyond the classroom — smaller programs can feel thin if the infrastructure isn't there. My advice: visit, talk to current students, and ask specifically what a typical week looks like, because the right fit here is someone who is already motivated and knows roughly where they're headed professionally.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,649

Popular Programs

Health Professions55%
Business & Marketing20%
Computer Science8%
Psychology8%
Biological Sciences5%
Communications3%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduation$24,250

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$74,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$24,250
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$60,900
Female graduates$54,900

Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$24,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$57,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$74,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian8%
Two or more races4%
International14%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,802 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northeastern University Professional Programs

360 Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02115

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Data

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