Economics at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates in economics earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern University Professional Programs Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics 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 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 60 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $102,439 | $109,836 | #43 | $66,325 |
| 61 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $101,423 | $92,288 | #85 | $70,531 |
| 62 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #100 | $70,531 |
| 63 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $101,423 | $89,314 | #101 | $70,531 |
| 64 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $100,608 | $91,613 | #89 | $61,027 |
| 65 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $100,288 | $101,994 | #58 | $67,065 |
| 66 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $100,185 | $98,431 | #63 | $37,151 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Biology | $78,327 | $45,494 | #31 of 841 |
| 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 economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,531 one year after graduating and $101,423 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University Professional Programs rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Northeastern University Professional Programs ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Northeastern University Professional Programs worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.