by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northeastern University Professional Programs Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Northeastern University Professional Programs landed the #246 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #15.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network took the #246 spot on the list.Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network also ranked #15 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #246. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network also ranked #15 for Best Graduate Schools in Massachusetts.
Around 4,995 graduate students chose to attend Northeastern University Professional Programs during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 57.5% of the total graduate student body at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network while men make up 42.5%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 15.6% of the graduate student population at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 54.9% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network who borrowed carries a median debt of $27,853.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $119,494.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $91,904.
The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is $66,006.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $157,580 |
| Biotechnology | $156,570 |
| Taxation | $149,550 |
| Business & Commerce | $145,441 |
| Nursing | $143,603 |
| Information Science/Studies. | $139,677 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $138,446 |
| Engineering, General. | $133,840 |
| Allied Health Professions | $123,413 |
| Computer Information Systems | $119,126 |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University Professional Programs is a private not-for-profit institution.The city atmosphere of Boston makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of Northeastern University Professional Programs.
Contact details for Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 |
| Phone: | 617-373-2000 |
| Website: | www.northeastern.edu/globalnetwork |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/northeastern |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/northeastern |
Around 56.3% of Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduate students took at least one course online.Roughly 39.4% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 2 | — |
| Business & Commerce | 69 | $145,441 |
| Business Administration & Management | 102 | $92,598 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 35 | $70,766 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 57 | $78,181 |
| Computer Information Systems | 118 | — |
| Computer Software Applications | 737 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1 | $87,357 |
| Economics | 77 | — |
| Educational Administration | 36 | — |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1 | — |
| General Education | 25 | $69,206 |
| Health & Physical Education | 35 | $63,958 |
| Homeland Security | 46 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 72 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 10 | — |
| International Studies | 127 | $95,765 |
| Legal Research | 21 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 1,144 | $118,016 |
| Nutrition Science | 15 | — |
| Other Legal Professions | 55 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 850 | $157,580 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 105 | — |
| Taxation | 10 | $149,550 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 188 | — |
| Other Legal Professions | 29 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 9 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 9 | $86,045 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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