by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Northeastern University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, placing at #175 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 175 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
The physical sciences area of study at Northeastern University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Physics | 46 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 30 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 40% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 25 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northeastern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 51 |