by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northeastern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Northeastern University is in the top 5% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #114 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $107,946 a year. This is higher than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into 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 | 23 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 80% of graduates 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were Black or African American. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Northeastern University.
The nursing program at Northeastern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 159 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 27 |
Northeastern University conferred 159 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Northeastern University granted 27 completions in nurse anesthetist in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).