Biology at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates in biology earn 37% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern University Professional Programs Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 28 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $78,466 | $79,777 | #20 | $39,087 |
| 29 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $78,327 | $71,272 | #72 | $45,494 |
| 30 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $78,327 | $68,975 | #97 | $45,494 |
| 31 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $78,327 | $68,975 | #98 | $45,494 |
| 32 | Misericordia University Dallas, PA | $78,107 | $79,436 | #21 | — |
| 33 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $77,861 | $68,332 | #108 | $34,655 |
| 34 | Clarkson University Potsdam, NY | $77,791 | $74,041 | #45 | $39,807 |
Other Majors at Northeastern University Professional Programs by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $163,708 | $115,587 | #11 of 459 |
| Economics | $101,423 | $70,531 | #63 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,003 | $78,713 | #345 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,023 | — | #164 of 452 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,233 | $41,557 | #25 of 275 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $80,191 | $47,465 | #9 of 660 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $74,617 | $43,894 | #10 of 67 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,539 | $52,516 | #86 of 565 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $70,272 | $51,137 | #17 of 265 |
| Sociology | $69,585 | $41,624 | #18 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $67,877 | $49,639 | #20 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,130 | $38,463 | #20 of 82 |
| Human Services | $61,152 | $45,799 | #5 of 94 |
| Music | $60,974 | $21,978 | #6 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University Professional Programs biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,494 one year after graduating and $78,327 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University Professional Programs rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Northeastern University Professional Programs ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Northeastern University Professional Programs worth it?
Its graduates earn 37% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,802.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.