by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Northeastern came in at #28. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Northeastern. This makes it the #131 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,713 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern, nursing students borrow a median amount of $48,153 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Northeastern is $523 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northeastern was $1,938 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 116 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Northeastern in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $125,480 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 249 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 163 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 156 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.