Northeastern University — Boston, MA

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

at Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $69,253/yr starting out — that's 131% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.5 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

$69,253

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)$692,530

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$137,301

Pays for Itself In

3.5 yrs

Salary Boost

+131%

Ahead After 10 Years

$555,229

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.9/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost17.4/20

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.