How much do Biology, General bachelor's degree graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs earn?

The reported median is $78,327 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $25,000.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 37% above the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Biology, General bachelor's degree at Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$21,113 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 31.9% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
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Available price data: College-wide context only

OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+114%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$45,494 → $97,536

Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

43Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

102Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

121Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median

$43,257Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential

Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential

01 · PRICE CONTEXTNot available

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$25,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$78,327

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$265/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICENot availableInstitution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCENot availableInstitution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context

COMPLETION RATENot availableInstitution-wide completion rate

WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$45,494Year 1

$78,327Year 4

$97,536Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

4.1% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$6,527

Estimated loan payment$265

121borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$78,327 vs. $57,214

$21,113 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median

WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,050 median wageMA estimate · 2,060 jobs · 25-1042$78,980–$163,500 middle 50% of MA wages+7.3% projected U.S. growth · 4,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeBiological Technicians$62,070 median wageMA estimate · 8,430 jobs · 19-4021$51,190–$81,450 middle 50% of MA wages+7.4% projected U.S. growth · 9,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNatural Sciences Managers$267,290 median wageMA estimate · 10,590 jobs · 11-9121$214,550–$321,770 middle 50% of MA wages+8.2% projected U.S. growth · 9,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,210 median wageMA estimate · 17,100 jobs · 19-1042$97,520–$167,940 middle 50% of MA wages+12.6% projected U.S. growth · 10,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeLife Scientists, All Other$125,260 median wageMA estimate · 100 jobs · 19-1099$93,600–$177,250 middle 50% of MA wages+6.3% projected U.S. growth · 400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBiological Scientists, All Other$107,100 median wageMA estimate · 2,930 jobs · 19-1029$84,390–$162,180 middle 50% of MA wages+4.7% projected U.S. growth · 4,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,260 median wageMA estimate · 28,460 jobs · 25-2031$77,890–$102,530 middle 50% of MA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 63,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeForensic Science Technicians$79,320 median wageMA estimate · 290 jobs · 19-4092$70,650–$97,360 middle 50% of MA wages+13.3% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFood Science Technicians$56,850 median wageMA estimate · 260 jobs · 19-4013$44,900–$63,170 middle 50% of MA wages+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 3,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeAgricultural Technicians$49,630 median wageU.S. estimate · 15,130 jobs · 19-4012+5.4% projected U.S. growth · 2,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree

Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College

$5,287 higher earnings · $6,000 less debt

Earnings: $83,614
Debt: $19,000
Annual net price: $41,704

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Worcester, MA

College of the Holy Cross

$14,587 higher earnings

Earnings: $92,914
Debt: $27,000
Annual net price: $38,782

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Worcester, MA

Assumption University

$5,379 higher earnings

Earnings: $83,706
Debt: $27,000
Annual net price: $29,498

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Easton, MA

Stonehill College

$3,034 higher earnings

Earnings: $81,361
Debt: $27,000
Annual net price: $33,016

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102 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

Observed, estimated and contextual figures are labeled separately throughout this page

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