Education at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree
Northeastern University graduates in education earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 33 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $76,309 | $69,436 | #57 | $59,817 |
| 34 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $75,889 | $80,016 | #13 | $57,003 |
| 35 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $75,874 | $69,040 | #59 | $63,765 |
| 36 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $75,769 | $66,723 | #71 | $65,668 |
| 37 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $75,769 | $66,723 | #72 | $65,668 |
| 38 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $75,757 | $68,934 | #62 | $65,425 |
| 39 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $75,453 | $76,714 | #25 | — |
Other Education Credentials at Northeastern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | $99,744 | $110,524 | $57,003 |
Other Majors at Northeastern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,668 one year after graduating and $75,769 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Northeastern University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,029.
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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.