Program Analysis
At $78,713/yr, Nursing graduates from Northeastern University land near the $75,273 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 3.4x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's typical career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $22,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #718 of 990 Nursing programs, Northeastern University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $90,411 are relatively flat compared to the $78,713 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.