by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northeastern is in the top 1% of the country for general business students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 957 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 880 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 141 students received their master’s degree in general business from Northeastern. This makes it the #18 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,868 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, general business students borrow a median amount of $61,158 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at Northeastern is $570 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 957 general business students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 371 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 298 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern general business bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at Northeastern make a median salary of $115,920. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $78,070.
Of the 167 students who graduated with a Master’s in general business from Northeastern in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 138 |
| International Business | 113 |
| Accounting | 80 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 24 |
| Taxation | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.