Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 4,461 Bachelor's, 4,022 Master's, 254 Doctorate (research), 447 Doctorate (professional), and 14 Post-MS Certificate were awareded by Northeastern.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's9304,461
Master's10924,022
Doctorate (research)360254
Doctorate (professional)70447
Post-MS Certificate6014
Total25229,198

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Northeastern University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Computer Engineering$88,000
Computer and Information Sciences$85,800
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$74,600
Mechanical Engineering$69,600
Chemical Engineering$68,600
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$104,900
Business/Commerce$93,900
Finance$86,100
Pharmacy$83,100
Mechanical Engineering$81,000

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Northeastern University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Northeastern by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Doctorate (Other)Post-Master's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 62 completers$35,000
Environmental Studies37-
Environmental Science25-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 41 completers-
Architecture3$50,600
Landscape Architecture1-
Architectural History and Criticism11-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 4 completers-
Asian Studies/Civilization2-
African-American/Black Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 163 completers$45,400
Speech Communication and Rhetoric77$45,400
Communication and Media Studies (other)58-
Journalism28$41,600
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 0 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 548 completers$85,800
Computer and Information Sciences483$85,800
Information Technology0-
Information Science/Studies2-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration40-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 894 completers-
Chemical Engineering86$68,600
Civil Engineering89$64,200
Computer Engineering114$88,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering87$74,600
Mechanical Engineering272$69,600
Industrial Engineering84$64,100
Engineering (other)162-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 0 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 19 completers-
Linguistics12-
Spanish Language and Literature1-
American Sign Language (ASL)6-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 24 completers$34,900
English Language and Literature24$34,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 405 completers$38,100
Biology/Biological Sciences125$38,100
Biochemistry80-
Biophysics1-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology48-
Biotechnology0-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography16-
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology9-
Neuroscience117$37,600
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 86 completers$63,700
Mathematics86$63,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 10 completers-
Philosophy9-
Religion/Religious Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 41 completers-
Chemistry16$45,300
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 109 completers$36,800
Psychology0$36,800
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)109-
Applied Psychology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 61 completers$43,800
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies29-
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)32-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 1 completers-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 357 completers-
Cultural Anthropology2-
Economics0$56,700
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics144-
Development Economics and International Development13-
International Relations and Affairs49$39,500
Political Science and Government106$43,900
Political Science and Government (other)31-
Sociology11$31,800
Social Sciences (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 128 completers-
Digital Arts13-
Graphic Design47-
Illustration0-
Game and Interactive Media Design4-
Design and Applied Arts (other)2-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts15-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1-
Photography1-
Fine/Studio Arts5-
Music40$32,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 404 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist0-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0$40,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)162-
Pharmacy65-
Pharmaceutical Sciences1-
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)0-
Public Health0-
Physical Therapy/Therapist60-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse116$67,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 1,067 completers$60,700
Business/Commerce955$60,700
Business Administration and Management0$61,500
Organizational Leadership0-
Finance0$53,500
International Business/Trade/Commerce112$65,600
Management Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 18 completers-
History18-
Total4,461
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 26 completers-
Environmental Studies26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 30 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture4-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 30 completers$58,900
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0$58,900
Journalism16-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia0-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 24 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects24-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 845 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences633-
Artificial Intelligence22-
Information Technology0-
Informatics0-
Information Science/Studies0-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration96-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications25-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance61-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 0 completers$47,300
Education0$47,300
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (1 completers) 1,640 completers-
Engineering197-
Chemical Engineering34-
Civil Engineering62-
Civil Engineering (other)2-
Computer Software Engineering583-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering160-
Mechanical Engineering124$81,000
Systems Engineering54-
Industrial Engineering82-
Operations Research19-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering23-
Engineering (other)300-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 0 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 23 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies23-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 14 completers-
English Language and Literature14-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 250 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences2-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Biophysics0-
Pharmacology9-
Bioinformatics63-
Biotechnology164-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 79 completers-
Mathematics1-
Applied Mathematics21-
Financial Mathematics57-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 18 completers-
Systems Science and Theory2-
Nutrition Sciences0-
International/Global Studies0$46,400
Human Computer Interaction16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 8 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 13 completers-
Chemistry7-
Physics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 46 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)3-
Counseling Psychology23-
School Psychology10-
Applied Psychology10-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 56 completers$48,100
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies56-
Homeland Security0-
Homeland Security (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 65 completers-
Public Administration65$53,300
Public Policy Analysis0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 91 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods1-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics43-
International Relations and Affairs6-
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)23-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology6-
Urban Studies/Affairs8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 43 completers-
Design and Visual Communications1-
Design and Applied Arts (other)23-
Fine/Studio Arts0-
Fine Arts and Art Studies (other)0-
Music (other)1-
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)11-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 291 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist46-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist0-
Physician Assistant49-
Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs0-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2-
Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences0-
Pharmaceutical Sciences35-
Public Health45-
Medical Informatics48-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse66$104,900
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Nursing Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 414 completers$93,900
Business/Commerce167$93,900
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0-
Research and Development Management0-
Project Management0-
Organizational Leadership0-
Accounting80$65,900
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1-
Finance24$86,100
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Science0$73,800
Business Statistics138-
Taxation4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 16 completers-
History16-
Total4,022
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 5 completers-
Environmental Science5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 20 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences18-
Information Science/Studies0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 115 completers-
Engineering8-
Chemical Engineering10-
Civil Engineering15-
Computer Engineering20-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering27-
Mechanical Engineering13-
Industrial Engineering15-
Engineering (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 1 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 1 completers-
English Language and Literature1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 17 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences10-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Pharmacology2-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 6 completers-
Mathematics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 7 completers-
Systems Science and Theory7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 23 completers-
Chemistry10-
Physics13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 14 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)8-
Counseling Psychology5-
School Psychology1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 18 completers-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6-
Political Science and Government7-
Sociology5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 19 completers-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry5-
Pharmaceutical Sciences5-
Public Health (other)3-
Medical Informatics4-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 4 completers-
History4-
Total254
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 186 completers-
Law0-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies186-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 261 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist0-
Pharmacy136-
Physical Therapy/Therapist96-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6-
Nurse Anesthetist23-
Total447
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 0 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
Total0
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 10 completers-
Counseling Psychology0-
School Psychology10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 4 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Total14