Northeastern University Data & Information Overview
Want to dig deeper into a particular stat? Just click on its tile and you’ll be taken to a more in-depth page on the figure.
How Well Is Northeastern University Ranked?
2026 Best Colleges Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Northeastern University was awarded 557 badges in the 2026 rankings.
National Standing
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Northeastern is ranked #75 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Northeastern holds the #8 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
See all of the rankings for Northeastern University.
What Do Northeastern Graduates Earn?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern make about $53,747 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Northeastern students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
