Private Research University
Northeastern University
Private Research University in Boston, MA. Six-year graduation rate 91%. Median 10-year earnings $92,538.
Verdict High-return
Northeastern University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$92,538
Median debt at grad
$24,250
Graduation rate
90.5%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $92,538 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 91%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.26 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 91% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Admit rate 5% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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