Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Physics at Northeastern University

Physics at Northeastern University

If you plan to study Physics, take a look at what Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 physics graduations were recorded at Northeastern University.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern University

Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Northeastern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #16 of 20
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #166 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #239 of 257

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #16 of 20
Best Value New England (Region) #17 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #166 of 259
Best Value Nationwide #239 of 257

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Northeastern University comes in at $26,797.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Physics graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Northeastern University are 28% women (13) and 72% men (33).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 21 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 29% were women (6) and 71% were men (15).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Northeastern University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 14 master’s physics degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 36% were women (5) and 64% were men (9).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Northeastern University

Minority students account for 14% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 21%.*

Physics Doctoral Program at Northeastern University

Among the 11 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 10
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Northeastern University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Northeastern University

The Physics program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 46

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.