General Education at Northeastern University Professional Programs
If you plan to study General Education, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is located in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 213 general education graduations were recorded at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Of 7,411 students, 2,649 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (25%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Northeastern University Professional Programs
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University Professional Programs’s General Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 406 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 406 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs
Graduates of Northeastern University Professional Programs’s General Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,064 |
| 2 years | $48,901 |
| 3 years | $55,961 |
| 4 years | $57,756 |
| 5 years | $69,206 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Education graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs take home a median $57,756, compared with $108,869 for all Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Education graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs are 71% women (151) and 29% men (62).
General Education Master’s Program at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Among the 25 master’s general education graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, 72% were women (18) and 28% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs, below the national average of 36%.*
General Education Doctoral Program at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Of the 188 doctoral general education degrees awarded at Northeastern University Professional Programs, 71% were women (133) and 29% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 110 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 35% of General Education doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Northeastern University Professional Programs
The General Education program at Northeastern University Professional Programs breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 213 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Northeastern University Professional Programs work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.