Northeastern University — Boston, MA

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at Northeastern University · Boston, MA

Below Average

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $29,347/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$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

$29,347

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)$293,470

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$137,301

Salary Boost

+-2%

Ahead After 10 Years

$156,169

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost11/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

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.