by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Northeastern University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Northeastern University is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 72% of instructors full time, Northeastern University is above the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.
Students at Northeastern University can choose from 92 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Northeastern University are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Northeastern University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1,802 |
| Computer Engineering | 1,233 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 1,146 |
| Engineering, Other | 701 |
| Engineering, General | 388 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Northeastern University:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: