Northeastern University — Boston, MA

International Relations and National Security Studies

at Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $42,014/yr starting out — that's 40% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 11.4 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $32,116/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $137,301 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$81,353/yr

Starting Salary

$42,014

Finish Rate

90.4%

$81,353/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $32,116/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $49,237/yr)

4 Years Total

$325,412

Typical Debt

$24,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,837

What You'd Really Pay

$137,301

That's about $276/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$420,140

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$137,301

Pays for Itself In

11.4 yrs

Salary Boost

+40%

Ahead After 10 Years

$282,839

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost21.6/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed11.9/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.6/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.