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Northeastern University · Majors

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4,808
Bachelor's degrees
awarded in the year
72
Programs
with graduates
24
Fields of study
Bach. · Doctoral · Master's
Degree levels

Bachelor's degrees by field

Business1,082 23%
Engineering844 18%
Computer & information sciences762 16%
Biological sciences482 10%
Social sciences405 8%
Health professions & nursing363 8%
Psychology161 3%
Communication & journalism158 3%
Visual & performing arts104 2%
Mathematics & statistics96 2%
Criminal justice & protective services72 1%
Natural resources & conservation70 1%
Architecture57 1%
Physical sciences47 1%
English22 0%
Public administration & social work21 0%

Degrees awarded in the most recent year, first majors only. A field with no graduates that year does not appear.

For a student-athlete

Coaches ask what you want to study because it decides whether a school can work at all. Check the field here, then the exact program below — "nursing" and "pre-nursing" are different pages of a catalogue. Practice schedules and clinical placements or labs are a real conflict; ask the coach how players in that major manage it.
  • Strongest fieldBusiness · 23% of degrees
  • Kinesiology & recreationNone awarded
  • Health professions & nursing363 degrees
  • Engineering844 degrees
  • Business1,082 degrees

Every bachelor's program at Northeastern University

ProgramFieldDegrees awarded
Business/Commerce, GeneralBusiness983
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer & information sciences632
Mechanical EngineeringEngineering243
Health and Medical Administrative Services, OtherHealth professions & nursing198
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsSocial sciences186
Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherPsychology161
NeuroscienceBiological sciences156
Engineering, OtherEngineering134
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiological sciences126
Computer Engineering, GeneralEngineering124
Political Science and Government, GeneralSocial sciences118
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationComputer & information sciences108
International Business/Trade/CommerceBusiness99
Mathematics, GeneralMathematics & statistics96
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseHealth professions & nursing95
Chemical EngineeringEngineering93
BiochemistryBiological sciences88
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringEngineering87
Civil Engineering, GeneralEngineering84
Industrial EngineeringEngineering79
Cell/Cellular and Molecular BiologyBiological sciences74
Speech Communication and RhetoricCommunication & journalism58
PharmacyHealth professions & nursing58
Communication and Media Studies, OtherCommunication & journalism55
International Relations and AffairsSocial sciences46
JournalismCommunication & journalism45
Graphic DesignVisual & performing arts42
Environmental StudiesNatural resources & conservation39
Corrections and Criminal Justice, OtherCriminal justice & protective services39
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyArchitecture38
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesCriminal justice & protective services33
Environmental ScienceNatural resources & conservation31
Chemistry, GeneralPhysical sciences25
Music, GeneralVisual & performing arts24
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceComputer & information sciences22
English Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish22
Political Science and Government, OtherSocial sciences22
Sociology, GeneralSocial sciences22
Human Services, GeneralPublic administration & social work20
Physics, GeneralPhysical sciences19
History, GeneralHistory17
Digital ArtsVisual & performing arts15
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiological sciences14
Marine Biology and Biological OceanographyBiological sciences13
LinguisticsForeign languages10
PhilosophyPhilosophy & religion10
Architectural History and Criticism, GeneralArchitecture9
Ecology and Evolutionary BiologyBiological sciences9
Development Economics and International DevelopmentSocial sciences9
Architectural StudiesArchitecture8
PhotographyVisual & performing arts8
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsCommunications technologies7
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistHealth professions & nursing7
Legal StudiesLegal studies6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, GeneralVisual & performing arts6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesLiberal arts & general studies5
American Sign Language (ASL)Foreign languages4
Fine/Studio Arts, GeneralVisual & performing arts4
Pharmaceutical SciencesHealth professions & nursing4
Geology/Earth Science, GeneralPhysical sciences3
Design and Applied Arts, OtherVisual & performing arts3
BiophysicsBiological sciences2
Game and Interactive Media DesignVisual & performing arts2
ArchitectureArchitecture1
Landscape ArchitectureArchitecture1
African-American/Black StudiesArea, ethnic & gender studies1
Spanish Language and LiteratureForeign languages1
Religion/Religious StudiesPhilosophy & religion1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic administration & social work1
Cultural AnthropologySocial sciences1
Social Sciences, OtherSocial sciences1
Public Health, GeneralHealth professions & nursing1

Where it ranks

Among Division I schools; every list Northeastern University is on.

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