Northeastern University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Northeastern University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Northeastern has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Honors Programs
Northeastern University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Northeastern's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Northeastern University:
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Northeastern University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
The Full List
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 35
- Architectural History and Criticism, General 10
- Architectural Studies 4
- Architecture 4
- Landscape Architecture 0
- Asian Studies/Civilization 2
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 134
- Neuroscience 124
- Biochemistry 84
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 70
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 14
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 11
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 5
- Biophysics 2
- Biotechnology 0
- Business/Commerce, General 957
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 79
- Management Science 0
- Finance, General 0
- Organizational Leadership 0
- Business Administration and Management, General 0
- Communication and Media Studies, Other 75
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 56
- Journalism 40
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 556
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 63
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 24
- Information Science/Studies 3
- Information Technology 0
- Mechanical Engineering 229
- Engineering, Other 156
- Computer Engineering, General 130
- Chemical Engineering 124
- Civil Engineering, General 96
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 87
- Industrial Engineering 66
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
- English Language and Literature, General 18
- Linguistics 11
- American Sign Language (ASL) 8
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 130
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 111
- Pharmacy 57
- Physical Therapy/Therapist 47
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 6
- Pharmaceutical Sciences 6
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 1
- Public Health, General 0
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 0
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
- History, General 16
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 35
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 33
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 1
- Legal Studies 1
- Non-Professional Legal Studies 1
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
- Mathematics, General 85
- Environmental Studies 38
- Environmental Science 30
- Philosophy 5
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
- Chemistry, General 26
- Physics, General 22
- Geology/Earth Science, General 1
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 98
- Applied Psychology 0
- Psychology, General 0
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 7
- Human Services, General 7
- Human Services, General 7
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 1
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 155
- Political Science and Government, General 93
- International Relations and Affairs 41
- Political Science and Government, Other 27
- Sociology, General 19
- Development Economics and International Development 12
- Social Sciences, Other 2
- Cultural Anthropology 0
- Economics, General 0
- Graphic Design 39
- Music, General 32
- Digital Arts 12
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
- Photography 7
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 1
- Illustration 0
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
- Game and Interactive Media Design 0
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