Earnings Distribution
How Northeastern University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $65,668 | $57,756 | -12% |
| Harvard University | $65,968 | $74,532 | +13% |
| Lesley University | $64,854 | $61,153 | -6% |
| Cambridge College | $76,955 | $59,725 | -22% |
| Springfield College | $56,328 | $58,794 | +4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (20 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northeastern UniversityBoston | $63,141 | $65,668 | $57,756 | — | — |
 Cambridge CollegeBoston | $18,072 | $76,955 | $59,725 | — | — |
 Harvard UniversityCambridge | $59,076 | $65,968 | $74,532 | — | — |
| Northeastern University Professional ProgramsBoston | — | $65,668 | $57,756 | — | — |
 Lesley UniversityCambridge | $32,780 | $64,854 | $61,153 | — | — |
 Emmanuel CollegeBoston | $46,686 | $58,542 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northeastern University, approximately 12% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.