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Northeastern University

MA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$20K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Engineering, Other$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Chemical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Business/Commerce$24K$65K$89KBBUY
International Business$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Health and Medical Administrative Services$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Northeastern University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Northeastern University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Northeastern University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).