Physical Sciences at Northeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Northeastern University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Northeastern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #30 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Northeastern University
Students who complete Northeastern University’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,138 |
| 2 years | $66,761 |
| 3 years | $78,932 |
| 4 years | $88,634 |
| 5 years | $106,678 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Northeastern University report median earnings of $88,634, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Northeastern University comes in at $25,648.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at Northeastern University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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