Northeastern University (NEU) Placements: Job Opportunities and Salaries

• Overall job market is very bad in US, and it does not matter which college you graduate from, But the location matters, Boston is a hub for healthcare, so that roles boom here.

• Boston is just too expensive.

• Mostly a lot of people do get employed, I believe.
• The average salary range completely depends on your course and the experience level you have so it's not certain for any particular person from my point of view.
• To find jobs, there are career fairs and online applications with a lot of networking through LinkedIn and other events. I am yet to graduate so I don't have any placement experience yet. Major companies are Amazon, Apple, and insurance companies.

• I opted for off-campus accommodations.
• I found it with the help of a relative and different websites like apt-finder and willow.
• It was challenging to find an apartment because you cannot come and see what you're signing up for. You can always contact seniors and ask if they've got space in their house or if anyone has, they can tell you. WPI has an off-campus Facebook house hunt group as well.
• I would like to recommend students definitely find a walking distance house from WPI as it gets harsh in winters. And find a house with a good heater.
• My accommodations were a 7-10 minute walk from campus so it was pretty close. Most of the Indian students live in the same neighborhood.

• The job situation is tricky. It all depends on the market. Approx 70 percent get their job! 
  Average salary 85k
• Apply through LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor,
• Placement was tough
• Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Dell.

• Off-campus, already has friends and their support was present. 
• Monthly rent was 800$. This included heat and water. 
• The challenge of budget friendly accommodations near university was there.
• Join whatsapp groups, use fb marketplace and you will get the best deals.
• Mine was a 20 mins walk about 1.5 miles from the university. Boston has Indians everywhere

• 15% of students secure jobs within 6 months.
• 30 USD per hour is an average salary range that most students can expect to earn upon graduation.
• students usually apply on LinkedIn or in the company portal to find jobs after graduation. 
• There is no concept of placements here. Students have to find jobs themselves.
• Amgen, biogen, Moderna, Pfizer, and sanofi are the companies where 15% secure their jobs.

• I found my accommodation Through an app called Yocket, from there I got links for some whatsapp groups.
• Monthly expenses include many things as listed below (per person) - Rent, electricity bill, water bill, WiFi bill, Laundry, groceries, Transportation. Everything in total would be around 1000 US dollars. So, this expense would be there for every month. 
• It was difficult to find vegetarians and the places were very bad with rats and cockroaches. Most people never used to reply.
• Mission Main is a very good place to stay, it is safe at night. Police and ambulance will be going around this area. It is very nearby University and also near to train station, grocery stores, and bus stand.
• I live in Mission main and it is 10 mins walk to the university. Most of the Indian students live in an apartment called Jvue.
   

• Employment Rate Post-Graduation:
  • Around 80% of graduates get job offers within six months of graduation.
  • Average Salary Range:
  • The average salary for graduates from the Khoury College of Computer Sciences is $95,000. It can also go up to $120,000 if very skilled.
• Job Search Methods:
• Co-op Program: Northeastern's is very famous for its co-op programme, which allows students to gain hands-on experience in their field of study, often leading to full-time job offers upon graduation.
• Networking: The university's extensive alumni network and industry connections provide students with opportunities to connect with potential employers.
• On-campus career fair: Usually there is a Talent Connect Career Fair, which takes place each semester, in which around 100-120 companies come to seek and talk with us students about the possible opportunities and roles in the company.
• Placement experiences and major employers:
• At the moment, the US job market isn't the best; there are layoffs happening very regularly and not many roles are out in the market. But still, many of my friends have got internships.
• I have many seniors who have gotten a job at these companies for various roles like Software Developer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Data Engineer, etc:-
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Deloitte
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Pfizer
• Major companies hiring from MS in Artificial Intelligence are Fidelity Investments, Jane Street, Whoop, FTI consulting, etc.

• I found my accommodation via a broker named StudentLandings Inc.
• Monthly expenses include rent and utilities (electricity, gas, and wifi bill). Rent costs around 530 dollars, and utilities cost around 70-80 dollars max per month. Facilities only include all the in-unit appliances like microwave, dishwasher, oven, Washer and dryer.
• We didn't face any challenges while finding accommodations; as such, everything went smoothly.
• Do look out for accommodation mainly in the Mission Hill area, as the utility bill there is free of charge and its very close to the university. Also, the neighbourhood is very safe and lively.
• I don't have any transportation costs as there's a free bus ride on the route where my house is located. And on top of that, my house is just 1.3 km away from the university, which is pretty convenient.
• Most Indian students stay in areas like Roxbury, Mission Hill, Fenway, and South End. These are places that are near the university.

• After completing the degree,  it is pretty easy to secure a job. 
• Almost 90% of the people after graduation will be placed. 
• Most people in my program (Data Analytics Engineering), will earn an average salary of $70,000 per year.
• After graduation, few people who had done their internships earlier, would convert it into full time. Others will apply through different job portals like LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and Monster, and they will get interviews based on their previous work experience, domain knowledge, and skills.
• Major companies like JPMorgan, BCG, Fidelity Investments, Apple, Microsoft, Salesforce, had hired students from my program.

• The Graduate Students doesn't have On-Campus accommodation option. But, Northeastern offers off-campus house searching facilities. 
• I found my first accommodation through Northeastern Housing groups, where each day the messages are piled up with accommodations for students. 
• The monthly rent varies depending on the place. If you find a place near University, it will cost more than $1000 for private room and $700 for shared room. 
• I stayed in a shared room where I paid $625 including utilities (Water, Gas, sewage) and there will be additional utility charges (electricity and Wi-Fi).
• I would say check in the Northeastern Housing groups for accommodation, which is the easier way, and also, check in Facebook pages for accommodations.
• My accommodation is 0.8 miles away from University, and it is a place called Roxbury, where most of the Indian students stay, because of less monthly rent, easier bus service access.

• Around 75% of the graduating batch secures employment within 6 months.
• Average salary is around USD 45,000-USD 60,000.
• Usually networking through career fairs, online portals such as LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Monster.com, and internships on campus by directly reaching out to the professors.
• Its subjective.Some people had to go through a lot of struggle, whereas for some people, it was smooth sailing to get internships. Mostly in top biotech firms like Moderna, Pfizer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, AbbVie , Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Some of them were Pfizer, GRAIL Biomedicine, AbbVie, Vertec, Moderna, etc.

• I found my accommodation on AirBnB.com and Craigslist. 
• I paid around 800$ for a single-bedroom, 4-room apartment. It included an attached bathroom.
• I found it challenging to get a fully furnished apartment and an apartment with reduced prices.
• I would certainly recommend checking Airbnb and probably reaching out to realtors one-on-one for apartments or even if you can shed an extra few dollars, please get yourself an on-campus accommodation. Do not solely rely on lessor advertising their property on Craigslist. Be extra cautious.
• It is not that far. It is like 3 miles away from the college campus.Indian students mostly stay in the vicinity of the campus for ease of commute.

We generally have company fairs but because of so many Indians here it is not a good event you are generally given a portal known as NUWORKS for intern search which is great and that's the only support from college you get then in full-time you are on your way in this bad market mostly only 15% people got the job and mostly they got from their intern company only.

I chose this university as their Internship program known as COOP was the most important factor and their ranking, also having good support for COOP will help me in searching for a full-time job. The College is not that great if you want a stable start as there is no on-campus job that you can get easily, everyone is Indian so no foreign exposure. Every Indian has their setting there so that's the only reason they have some on-campus job. Fees are high, too many issues in college administration. But one good thing is the coop search experience you have there you will grind very hard to get an internship which will make you job ready and they have good support for the intern but don't come with high hopes here as even the city is costly.

Amazing because Northeastern is famous and they help students with the co-op program that helps a lot of students with get their placements later.

I chose this college because of their co-op program, the perfect location as Boston which is the healthcare hub. It has been amazing so far. As overwhelming as it is, I believe it's worth it.

The career coaching team is always available to provide suggestions on your resume/ profile. No post-study placements from the university as such. You'll have to go for job hunting yourself via LinkedIn etc.

The university is in proper Boston City, with a strong Co-op/ Internship program. A decent college situated right in Boston city. Not a primary choice but a safe bet and will provide you with most of the facilities. The campus is very lively, with ample places to sit, work, and focus. The master's program (engineering/ CS major) has a large number of international students - mostly South Asians (around 75%). Courses are decent, too, with moderate difficulty. Scoring good grades is not at all difficult. Very less on-campus opportunities a few handful of dining jobs for students. Fees and Living expenses - rent and food would be on the higher side since the city is expensive overall.