All Northeastern University majors by area
- Engineering · 15
- Science & Math · 12
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 11
- Arts & Design · 6
- Business & Finance · 6
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $99,499 | $135,416 | $25,005 |
| Electrical Engineering | $92,222 | $118,150 | $24,835 |
| Engineering, Other | $75,253 | $112,019 | $22,512 |
| Industrial Engineering | $77,066 | $111,430 | $25,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,880 | $107,767 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $80,255 | $103,384 | $25,893 |
| Civil Engineering | $76,362 | $100,613 | $24,750 |
| Architecture | — | $74,540 | $27,500 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $76,392 | $125,084 | $21,750 |
| Biochemistry | $63,781 | $90,612 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | $62,511 | $88,364 | $24,500 |
| Biology | $45,494 | $78,327 | $25,000 |
| Neuroscience | $43,894 | $74,617 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $51,137 | $70,272 | $23,430 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $65,551 | — | $22,156 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | $49,399 | — | $26,797 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $49,639 | $67,877 | $27,000 |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $24,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $49,727 | $87,336 | $28,250 |
| Music | $21,978 | $60,974 | $26,568 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $27,246 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Business | $80,848 | $125,162 | $25,729 |
| Business | $74,868 | $113,620 | $24,000 |
| Economics | $70,531 | $101,423 | $24,500 |
| Finance | — | $83,023 | $38,115 |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $142,985 | $31,000 |
| Nursing | $78,713 | $91,003 | $31,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | $81,320 | $28,125 |
| Health Administration | $41,557 | $80,233 | $28,607 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $47,465 | $80,191 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $51,855 | $74,709 | $24,313 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $115,587 | $163,708 | $23,001 |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Northeastern University students earn a median $92,538 ten years after starting college, more than 87% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 91% graduate within six years.
Northeastern University majors questions
How many majors does Northeastern University offer?
Northeastern University offers 76 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Northeastern University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Northeastern University earn a median $163,708 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,001.
Which Northeastern University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $60,974 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Northeastern University overview