by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Northeastern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #157 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 157 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 16 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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 14 master’s degrees in physics.
Northeastern University holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 55 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 43% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 11 doctoral degrees in physics.
Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 91% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northeastern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics | 21 |