by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University Professional Programs among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #52 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 52 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 36 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 15 of 76 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at Northeastern University Professional Programs, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 77 |
The social sciences area of study at Northeastern University Professional Programs breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 77 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University Professional Programs handed out 77 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Northeastern University Professional Programs ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University Professional Programs were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University Professional Programs with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.