Engineering at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 241 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in engineering earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northeastern University Compares for Engineering
All 29 colleges reporting engineering 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 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $177,858 | $161,839 | #1 | $135,373 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $147,101 | $153,066 | #3 | $112,855 |
| 3 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $146,964 | $137,440 | #5 | $115,924 |
| 4 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $145,889 | $156,560 | #2 | $114,929 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $133,079 | $124,455 | #10 | $114,220 |
| 6 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $128,974 | $133,300 | #9 | $109,909 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $127,769 | $136,349 | #6 | $103,961 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $126,854 | $111,329 | #21 | $107,207 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #14 | $102,396 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $125,712 | $113,181 | #15 | $102,396 |
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| 17 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $122,820 | $111,758 | #20 | $102,364 |
| 18 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #11 | $105,735 |
| 19 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $120,896 | $124,223 | #12 | $105,735 |
| 20 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $119,842 | $105,533 | #23 | $89,698 |
| 21 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $119,842 | $105,533 | #24 | $89,698 |
| 22 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $118,501 | $134,509 | #7 | $94,656 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $115,411 | $120,091 | #13 | $96,767 |
Other Majors at Northeastern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,698 one year after graduating and $119,842 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for engineering?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Northeastern University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for engineering ($120,215).
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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.