Northeastern University Professional Programs
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Northeastern University is a private college located in Boston, Massachusetts, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for full-time graduate students at Northeastern University’s Professional Programs is $22,866. The college offers Master’s degrees in 49 different degree areas, with 42 Master’s degrees offered online. Northeastern University’s Professional Programs enrolls 6,123 graduate students, with 98% part-time students, 50% online students, and 18% hybrid students.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.northeastern.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Career services:No
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:No
- On-Campus day care:Yes
- Online library services:Yes
- Remedial services:No
- Master's degrees:Yes
- Post-master's certificates:Yes
- Doctorate Degrees:Yes
Demographics
- Online and distance education graduate students:3,049
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,112
- Out-of-state online graduate students:1,539
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Online students50%
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Male/Female43% / 57%
Cost
- Average tuition full-time graduate students:$22,866
- Required fees for full-time graduate students:$644
- Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,071
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:3%
- Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:41
- Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Synchronous
- Online Asynchronous
- Hybrid
- Quarters
Affordability
- Transfer Credit Accepted
- Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Yellow Ribbon Program
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Library
Featured Programs & Degrees
Online master's degrees offered
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 2
- Business: 11
- Communications & Journalism: 2
- Computer Information Sciences: 7
- Education: 2
- English Language & Literature: 1
- Family & Consumer Science: 1
- Health Professions: 5
- Homeland Security & Protective Services: 3
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 2
- Psychology: 1
- Public Admin & Social Services: 2
- Recreation & Fitness Studies: 1
- Social Sciences: 1
- Visual and Performing Arts: 1
Business Overview
Northeastern University offers an MBA program for working professionals that will add strategic management skills to allow them to move forward in their careers. There are specific Master of Science program for students who know the specific field they would like to advance in or move into for the first time.
Degree Options Include
Business Analytics
Commerce & Economic Development
Corporate & Organizational Development
Data Analytics
Finance
Innovation
MBA
Nonprofit Management
Project Management
Taxation
Technical Communication
Education Overview
These are programs for those interested in becoming leaders in education either K-12 or at the college level.
Degree Options Include
eLearning and Instructional Design
Higher Education Administration
Learning Analytics
Learning & Instruction
Special Education
Health Sciences
At Northeastern University students can advance their careers in several areas of healthcare: information technology, public health, or by becoming a practitioner. The programs can be completed entirely online!
Degree Options Include
Applied Nutrition
Health Informatics
Public Health
Respiratory Care Leadership
Security & Resilience Studies
Sports Leadership
Public Affairs Overview
Public Affairs encompasses subject areas of public policy, statistical and data research, criminal justice, political science, and international relations. The programs offered at Northeastern University will give students the opportunity to learn how to research, analyze and apply data in their field of interest.
Degree Options Include
Global Studies & International Relations
Homeland Security
Legal Studies
Public Administration
Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, & Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs of Food & Food Industries
Psychology & Human Services
Psychology & Human Services includes different areas of psychology, counseling and social work. Northeastern University offers degrees in this field that can be completed around a full-time job.
Degree Options Include
Human Services
Leadership
Criminal Justice
Security & Resilience Studies
Science & Technology
Engineering, Computer Science, Data & Information technology has many applications throughout business and government. These master degrees advance students in technical skills and assessment for further career development.
Degree Options Include
Geographic Information Technology
Informatics
Urban Informatics
Contact Northeastern University Professional Programs
Contact Admissions
Boston Campus
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-2000