Finance at Northeastern University
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at Northeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 finance degrees were granted at Northeastern University.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Northeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 42 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #15 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #27 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 525 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #478 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Finance graduates at Northeastern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Northeastern University are 22% women (4) and 78% men (14).
Finance Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 18 master’s finance degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 22% were women (4) and 78% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Finance master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.