Nursing at Northeastern University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #34 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #79 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1751 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #34 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #79 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1751 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 97 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #34 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #79 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1751 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northeastern University
Those who finish Northeastern University’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 | $93,484 |
| 2 years | $93,407 |
| 3 years | $91,435 |
| 4 years | $107,946 |
| 5 years | $114,698 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northeastern University report median earnings of $107,946, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northeastern University is $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northeastern University
The Nursing program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 159 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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.