by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering physics. In particular, it placed #148 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Value Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| Best Value Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Value Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 15 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northeastern University, physics graduates take on a median debt of $26,797 in student loans. This is higher than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Find out more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 71% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 76% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 |
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 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Northeastern University.