by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northeastern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University as a strong choice for physics, ranked #146 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 146 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 15 of 20 |
Here is each degree level available for physics at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 16 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $26,797 in student loans. This is higher than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 71% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 11 |