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Northeastern was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #112 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 46 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Northeastern physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Northeastern in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Northeastern University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 46 |
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,652 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 676 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 173 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 95 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 71 |
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