Nursing at Northeastern University Professional Programs
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Northeastern University Professional Programs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is in Boston, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 286 nursing degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Of 7,411 students, 2,649 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs
Graduates of Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,253 |
| 2 years | $70,200 |
| 3 years | $74,604 |
| 4 years | $79,142 |
| 5 years | $114,698 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs earn a median of $79,142, compared with $108,869 for all Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs stands at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs are 84% women (240) and 16% men (46).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Of the 286 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs, 84% were women (240) and 16% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 176 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| Black / African American | 39 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University Professional Programs, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northeastern University Professional Programs
This Nursing program at Northeastern University Professional Programs breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 286 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Northeastern University Professional Programs go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.