by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northeastern University stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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Northeastern University is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #172 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,634 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,648 in student loans. This is above $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 55% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. About 63% 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 bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
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 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the physical sciences majors at Northeastern University.
This physical sciences program at Northeastern University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Physics | 46 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |