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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #69 out of 991 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 69 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 260 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Northeastern. This makes it the #272 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #176 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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 111 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Northeastern in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its psychology 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, 46 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from Northeastern. About 4% were men and 96% 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, 67% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Northeastern University.
Psychology 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 |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 122 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 59 |
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