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Graduate Physical Sciences Programs at Northeastern University

55 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#3 Best Rank — Master's

Here 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:

Northeastern University Graduate Physical Sciences Rankings

#175 in the U.S.
#11 in Massachusetts
#23 in the New England Region

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

Graduate Physical Sciences Degrees at Northeastern University

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

Graduate Physical Sciences Majors at Northeastern University

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

Northeastern University Physical Sciences Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 30 master’s degrees in physical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

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.

Ranking Rank
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 3
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 8
Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 67

Northeastern University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$63,000 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

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.

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Physical Sciences Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Physical Sciences majors at Northeastern University
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

Northeastern University Physical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 25 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts 7
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region 10
Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 69

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Physical Sciences Doctoral degree grads 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 diversity of Physical Sciences majors at Northeastern University
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 in Physical Sciences at Northeastern University

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

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