Northeastern University Professional Programs

What are the graduation rates for students at Northeastern University Professional Programs?

Published graduation-rate measures need careful interpretation for Northeastern University Professional Programs because its students may enter with prior college credit and follow schedules unlike those of first-time, full-time freshmen.

Federal four- and six-year graduation rates commonly follow a defined cohort of students beginning at an institution for the first time. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time adult learner, certificate student, or graduate student. For a prospective professional-program student, a more relevant question may be how many credits remain after evaluation and how long students in the specific program and enrollment format typically take to finish. An academic adviser can help distinguish a course sequence's advertised length from an individualized completion plan.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs?

College Scorecard program-level figures offer a limited view of earnings approximately one year after completion. Among the reported fields associated with Northeastern University Professional Programs, computer and information sciences shows $95,288 and business administration and management shows $68,843. Reported figures for communication and media studies and English language and literature are $48,567 and $39,443, respectively.

These are field-specific observations, not salaries promised to graduates. College Scorecard earnings measures generally focus on federally aided former students with earnings records and apply reporting rules that can exclude or suppress small groups. A field label can also encompass credentials that are not equivalent to the degree an applicant is considering. Earnings vary with occupation, location, prior experience, further education, and economic conditions. Compare the exact institution, credential level, cohort, and measurement definition before using a figure to judge whether a program's price is worthwhile.