Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 4,498 Bachelor's, 4,663 Master's, 232 Doctorate (research), 387 Doctorate (professional), and 7 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Northeastern.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's9504,498
Master's11104,663
Doctorate (research)360232
Doctorate (professional)70387
Post-MS Certificate607
Total25609,787

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Northeastern University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Computer Engineering$88,000
Computer and Information Sciences$85,800
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$74,600
Mechanical Engineering$69,600
Chemical Engineering$68,600
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$104,900
Business/Commerce$93,900
Finance$86,100
Pharmacy$83,100
Mechanical Engineering$81,000

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Northeastern University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2023-2024.
Bachelor'sMaster's

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Northeastern by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Doctorate (Other)Post-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 68 completers$35,000
Environmental Studies38-
Environmental Science30-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 53 completers-
Architecture4$50,600
Landscape Architecture0-
Architectural History and Criticism10-
Architectural Studies4-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology35-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 2 completers-
Asian Studies/Civilization2-
African-American/Black Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 171 completers$45,400
Speech Communication and Rhetoric56$45,400
Communication and Media Studies (other)75-
Journalism40$41,600
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 3 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 646 completers$85,800
Computer and Information Sciences556$85,800
Information Technology0-
Information Science/Studies3-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration63-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 888 completers-
Chemical Engineering124$68,600
Civil Engineering96$64,200
Computer Engineering130$88,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering87$74,600
Mechanical Engineering229$69,600
Industrial Engineering66$64,100
Engineering (other)156-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 0 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 21 completers-
Linguistics11-
Spanish Language and Literature2-
American Sign Language (ASL)8-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 18 completers$34,900
English Language and Literature18$34,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 8 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 444 completers$38,100
Biology/Biological Sciences134$38,100
Biochemistry84-
Biophysics2-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology70-
Biotechnology0-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography14-
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology5-
Neuroscience124$37,600
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 85 completers$63,700
Mathematics85$63,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 6 completers-
Philosophy5-
Religion/Religious Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 49 completers-
Chemistry26$45,300
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 98 completers$36,800
Psychology0$36,800
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)98-
Applied Psychology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 68 completers$43,800
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies33-
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)35-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 1 completers-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 349 completers-
Cultural Anthropology0-
Economics0$56,700
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics155-
Development Economics and International Development12-
International Relations and Affairs41$39,500
Political Science and Government93$43,900
Political Science and Government (other)27-
Sociology19$31,800
Social Sciences (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 102 completers-
Digital Arts12-
Graphic Design39-
Illustration0-
Game and Interactive Media Design0-
Design and Applied Arts (other)1-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies0-
Photography7-
Fine/Studio Arts2-
Music32$32,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 358 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist6-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0$40,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)130-
Pharmacy57-
Pharmaceutical Sciences6-
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)0-
Public Health0-
Physical Therapy/Therapist47-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)1-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse111$67,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 1,036 completers$60,700
Business/Commerce957$60,700
Business Administration and Management0$61,500
Organizational Leadership0-
Finance0$53,500
International Business/Trade/Commerce79$65,600
Management Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 16 completers-
History16-
Total4,498
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 40 completers-
Environmental Studies40-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 36 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture2-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology34-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 38 completers$58,900
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0$58,900
Journalism14-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia10-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 37 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects37-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 1,102 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences778-
Artificial Intelligence55-
Information Technology0-
Informatics0-
Information Science/Studies0-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration151-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications38-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance77-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 0 completers$47,300
Education0$47,300
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 1,783 completers-
Engineering241-
Chemical Engineering14-
Civil Engineering46-
Civil Engineering (other)4-
Computer Software Engineering767-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering150-
Mechanical Engineering68$81,000
Systems Engineering42-
Industrial Engineering61-
Operations Research13-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering44-
Engineering (other)333-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 30 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies30-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 19 completers-
English Language and Literature19-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 223 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences2-
Biomedical Sciences8-
Biophysics0-
Pharmacology9-
Bioinformatics62-
Biotechnology115-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography27-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 194 completers-
Mathematics6-
Applied Mathematics30-
Financial Mathematics158-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 16 completers-
Systems Science and Theory0-
Nutrition Sciences0-
International/Global Studies0$46,400
Human Computer Interaction16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 5 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 23 completers-
Chemistry10-
Physics13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 57 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)2-
Counseling Psychology27-
School Psychology21-
Applied Psychology7-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 51 completers$48,100
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies51-
Homeland Security0-
Homeland Security (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 75 completers-
Public Administration75$53,300
Public Policy Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 98 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods3-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics51-
International Relations and Affairs9-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)14-
Political Science and Government9-
Sociology1-
Urban Studies/Affairs11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 28 completers-
Design and Visual Communications0-
Design and Applied Arts (other)13-
Fine/Studio Arts0-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)0-
Music (other)0-
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)6-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 272 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist82-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0-
Physician Assistant48-
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs0-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry3-
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences0-
Pharmaceutical Sciences8-
Public Health45-
Public Health (other)1-
Medical Informatics35-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse50$104,900
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Nursing Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 524 completers$93,900
Business/Commerce176$93,900
Business Administration and Management38$60,900
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Research and Development Management0-
Project Management0-
Organizational Leadership0-
Accounting102$65,900
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Finance19$86,100
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Science0$73,800
Business Statistics188-
Taxation1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 12 completers-
History12-
Total4,663
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 1 completers-
Environmental Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 28 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences23-
Information Science/Studies0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 103 completers-
Engineering2-
Chemical Engineering6-
Civil Engineering14-
Computer Engineering18-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering24-
Mechanical Engineering13-
Industrial Engineering13-
Engineering (other)13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 4 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biomedical Sciences1-
Pharmacology2-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 3 completers-
Systems Science and Theory3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 25 completers-
Chemistry13-
Physics12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 9 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)5-
Counseling Psychology1-
School Psychology3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 5 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 16 completers-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics9-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 15 completers-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2-
Pharmaceutical Sciences6-
Public Health (other)5-
Medical Informatics0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 2 completers-
History2-
Total232
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 208 completers-
Law0-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies208-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 179 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist0-
Pharmacy85-
Physical Therapy/Therapist62-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse9-
Nurse Anesthetist23-
Total387
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 0 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
Total0
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 1 completers-
Counseling Psychology0-
School Psychology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 6 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Total7