by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Northeastern. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northeastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,399 a year. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 physics majors earned their master's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% 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 master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.