Northeastern University Graduate Schools

Northeastern University (referred to as Northeastern) is a Private, 4 years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Northeastern University is $27,009 in average. The school has 13,711 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 30,013 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Northeastern University (referred to as Northeastern) is a Private, 4 years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1940 - Current).
Northeastern Directory Information
School NameNortheastern University (Northeastern)
Address360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005
Phone617-373-2000
Webhttps://www.northeastern.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org
Financial Infohttps://studentfinance.northeastern.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Northeastern University is $27,009 in average. The school has 13,711 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 30,013 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 252 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other). Among them, 2 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$27,009
Student Population13,711
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other)
Number of Programs252 graduate programs
(2 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Northeastern University is $27,009 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,670.
Northeastern University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Northeastern University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)2 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Northeastern University is $27,009. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.50% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$24,027$282
2019-2020$24,793$292
2020-2021$25,264$294
2021-2022$25,801$294
2022-2023$26,715$294
The graduate school tuition & fees of Northeastern is average compared to private graduate schools in Massachusetts. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Massachusetts graduate tuition is $19,750 (public) / $30,247 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Northeastern University$27,009
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Massachusetts Graduate Schools$24,582$28,108
Public$14,054$19,750
Private$30,247
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $20,230 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Northeastern University. On-campus living costs are increased by 3.16% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $20,230. Off-campus living costs are increased by 3.16% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$16,270$1,800$16,880$1,800
2019-2020$16,930$1,800$16,930$1,800
2020-2021$17,480$1,800$17,480$1,800
2021-2022$17,810$1,800$17,810$1,800
2022-2023$18,430$1,800$18,430$1,800
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,670 at Northeastern University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.53% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,501
2019-2020$1,550
2020-2021$1,579
2021-2022$1,613
2022-2023$1,670
The law school tuition at Northeastern University is $58,802 for academic year 2022-2023. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Northeastern University.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Northeastern University
TuitionFees
Pharmacy$52,216$1,092
Law$58,648$154

Graduate Programs at Northeastern

Northeastern University offers 159 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 4,737 students have completed their study at Northeastern University.
Offered Degrees at Northeastern University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree10924,022
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship360254
Doctor's degree - professional practice100
Doctor's degree - other70447
Post Master's Degree6014
Total15924,737
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Northeastern University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the School Psychology program with 10 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Computer and Information Sciences program with 633 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Advanced Legal Research/Studies program with 186 completers.
Northeastern University offers 159 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 4,737 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 4,022 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 447 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 14 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 26 completers-
Environmental Studies26-
Architecture [+] 30 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture4-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology26-
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-
Communications Technologies [+] 24 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects24-
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-
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-
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-
Work and Family Studies [+] 0 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management0-
Legal Studies [+] 23 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies23-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
English Language and Literature [+] 14 completers-
English Language and Literature14-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 250 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences2-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Biophysics0-
Pharmacology9-
Bioinformatics63-
Biotechnology164-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography7-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 79 completers-
Mathematics1-
Applied Mathematics21-
Financial Mathematics57-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 18 completers-
Systems Science and Theory2-
Nutrition Sciences0-
International/Global Studies0$46,400
Human Computer Interaction16-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 8 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science8-
Physical Sciences [+] 13 completers-
Chemistry7-
Physics6-
Psychology [+] 46 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)3-
Counseling Psychology23-
School Psychology10-
Applied Psychology10-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 56 completers$48,100
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies56-
Homeland Security0-
Homeland Security (other)0-
Human Services [+] 65 completers-
Public Administration65$53,300
Public Policy Analysis0-
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-
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-
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-
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-
History [+] 16 completers-
History16-
Total4,022
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 5 completers-
Environmental Science5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences18-
Information Science/Studies0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Engineering [+] 115 completers-
Engineering8-
Chemical Engineering10-
Civil Engineering15-
Computer Engineering20-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering27-
Mechanical Engineering13-
Industrial Engineering15-
Engineering (other)7-
Legal Studies [+] 1 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)1-
English Language and Literature [+] 1 completers-
English Language and Literature1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences10-
Biomedical Sciences0-
Pharmacology2-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography5-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 6 completers-
Mathematics6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 7 completers-
Systems Science and Theory7-
Physical Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Chemistry10-
Physics13-
Psychology [+] 14 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)8-
Counseling Psychology5-
School Psychology1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
Social Sciences [+] 18 completers-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6-
Political Science and Government7-
Sociology5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry5-
Pharmaceutical Sciences5-
Public Health (other)3-
Medical Informatics4-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse2-
History [+] 4 completers-
History4-
Total254
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 186 completers-
Law0-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies186-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 261 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist0-
Pharmacy136-
Physical Therapy/Therapist96-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6-
Nurse Anesthetist23-
Total447
Doctorate (Other) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)0-
Total0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Psychology [+] 10 completers-
Counseling Psychology0-
School Psychology10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4-
Nurse Anesthetist0-
Total14

Graduate Student Population at Northeastern

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 12,420 students enrolled into Northeastern University graduate schools where it has total 30,013 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 11,189 full-time and 1,231 part-time graduate students. By gender, 6,465 male and 5,955 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,4206,4655,955
Full-time11,1895,9005,289
Part-tme1,231565666
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,994 White (24.11%), 365 Black/African American (2.94%), 479 Hispanic (3.86%), 823 Asian (6.63%), and 7,759 students with other races. 7,227 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,4206,4655,955
American Indian/Native American422
Asian823344479
Black/African American365137228
Hispanic479184295
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White2,9941,3061,688
Two More18871117
Un-Known339165174
Non-resident Alien7,2274,2552,972
Northeastern University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,161 graduate students (9.35% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,071 graduate students (16.67% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total12,420
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,161
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,071
Not in Online Courses9,188
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Northeastern University. 5,694 students are aged 20 to 24 (45.85% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.01%), 70 students are aged above 50 (0.56%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Northeastern University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,4206,4655,955
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21352171181
Age 22-245,3422,8372,505
Age 25-294,8412,5272,314
Age 30-341,234605629
Age 35-39342181161
Age 40-49238112126
Age 50-64683236
Over 64202

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