The current structured source does not include a published cost-of-attendance figure for this profile. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $2,264, middle-income families pay around $5,301, higher-income families pay approximately $47,696.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $66,162 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,915 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,264 |
| $30–48k | $2,436 |
| $48–75k | $5,301 |
| $75–110k | $16,241 |
| $110k+ | $47,696 |
The current structured source does not include a published cost-of-attendance figure for this profile. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $2,264, middle-income families pay around $5,301, higher-income families pay approximately $47,696. Azimuth ranks Northeastern University #1218 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 14.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $34,984. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $101,903, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Northeastern University earn median earnings of $101,903 four years after enrollment, placing Northeastern University in the 94.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $95,739 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $1,477 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Northeastern University in the 51.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Northeastern University #88 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business/Commerce, General combines large cohort scale with strong pay, making it a central driver of Northeastern University's overall earnings profile. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 24% of degrees, followed by Engineering at 20% and Social Sciences at 8%. Among the highest-earning subfields, Azimuth ranks Business/Commerce, General #2 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 957 graduates earning median earnings of $113,620 — 1.7x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $163,708, and Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #30 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 275 graduates earning median earnings of $103,384. Health Administration and Engineering, Other round out the top programs, with Azimuth ranking them #3 and #2 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment, respectively, per the .
