Northeastern University Reviews

  • 129 Reviews
  • Boston (MA)
  • Annual Tuition: $60,192
93% of 129 students said this degree improved their career prospects
90% of 129 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Alexandra Unger
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2016
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Northeastern has a wonderful program. The co-op opportunities are what made the difference when I was applying for a job. Having a year and a half of experience under by belt really set me apart from others hired right out of school and helped accelerate my career. I continue to stay in touch with the alumni network. My education prepared me very well for higher education as well."
CupcakeLady
  • Reviewed: 8/8/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"Northeastern's co-op program was an invaluable opportunity to gain work experience which enabled me to mare clearly define my career goals and learn what it was actually like to work in my field. It also gave me contacts in the biotech industry before I even graduated and allowed me to begin to build a reputation and get started on my career path before I even graduated. I still rely on contacts I made and experiences I had during my co-ops at Northeastern in my career and education today."
Emily Ellis
  • Reviewed: 7/25/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"As a rising senior at Northeastern University, I've been able to look back on my education and what I've learned. Northeastern has fostered my passion for neuroscience through my courses in clinical neuroscience, psychopharmacology, neurobiology, and behavioral endocrinology. Through the school's internship program, I've been lucky enough to work in the neuroscience research department at Harvard Medical School and Pfizer, studying neural circuits and drug addiction implications in the brain. As my undergraduate career comes to an end, I hope to attend medical school and work towards my goal of becoming a neurosurgeon. With an aptitude for research, a love of learning, and a passion for helping others, I am excited for a career in medicine. Northeastern has not only solidified my dream of becoming a doctor, but has challenged me to think critically and solve problems in scientific research, which has only bolstered my curiosity in my field and pushed me to achieve my goals."
College
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2016
  • Degree: Biology
"It was a great experience. I was involved in the figure skating club on campus and had a co-op with a research lab."
Jason
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2016
  • Degree: Mathematics
"I had a fantastic time. A great, varied university that had a ton of great teachers for my chosen subject. The City of Boston is great."
Computer Engineer
  • Reviewed: 1/28/2016
  • Degree: Computer Engineering
"Excellent coop program. Very valuable industry experience gained during Master's. Love being in Boston. Courses are diverse and intellectually challenging. There were great, good and some bad professors, but mostly on the good side. My overall experience has been very positive."
Khushboo Barodia
  • Reviewed: 12/8/2015
  • Degree: Law
"Only a few schools in the USA offer the MS in Drug Regulatory Affairs program. Northeastern University is one of the leading universities in offering this course with a lot of options of electives. The lecturers are highly experienced working professionals giving us hands on experience on how it is going to be in real life. Boston as a city is expensive to live in therefore it is important for a student like to me to work while studying. There are various job opportunities on campus but it is difficult to get in as most of them work on reference."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Mathematics
"Northeastern's grad program in math was very disorganized when I was there. The courses were run without a mind toward developing us into mathematicians, it was all very piecemeal and even the people meant to be advising you on what to take weren't aware of what the curriculum was for the courses. On top of that, there was constant stress over funding - the department dangled it over us all, even those who already had it, there was never any sense of loyalty, stability, or safety. Funding decisions were made based on test scores that were incorrect due to mismanagement of testing - incorrect quals administered or only partially given (pages/questions missing). I say this as someone who lucked out in the whole process: it was extremely stressful for everyone."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Chemical Engineering
"Very expansive and well-rounded school. The co-op program is probably the most valuable thing I experienced in my time"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Great programs, excellent professors, co-op is the most valuable experience you can have. The university is growing and expanding in the most positive way -- new funding, new buildings, new research. There are so many opportunities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: Finance
"The co-op program was excellent, the classes were hit or miss, and the university itself is run with lots of red tape."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/4/2015
  • Degree: Business
"I loved living in Boston however I don't think my degree was worth the amount of money. I had a decent amount of bad professors and overall the administration wastes money on stupid things like 8 plasma tvs in a row. The dreaded "NU shuffle" where you get bounced around between departments looking for an answer is frustrating. However, I will say that some of my friends in different departments had a much more positive experience. I don't regret going to Northeastern but if you're someone who needs hand holding or smaller classes for attention, this is not the school for you."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2015
  • Degree: Business
"Co-op program is incredibly valuable. Great professors overall, very accessible. Students are committed to their studies."
Allison Farr
  • Reviewed: 6/1/2015
  • Degree: School Psychology
"pros would be the faculty and staff, cons would be the price to attend"
Allison Farr
  • Reviewed: 5/24/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"Although I haven't began the program yet. I would say that the pros of the masters/cags program for school psychology would be the supportive faculty and tight knit cohort. Hearing from other students made me see how much the faculty truly wants every student to succeed. The faculty also seems to care about the needs of the students and help them in every way that they can. Since I do not begin my program until the fall, I cannot say what the cons of the program are yet."
Karen Bobadilla
  • Reviewed: 5/24/2015
  • Degree: Law
"I am currently pursuing a LLM. After years of being out of school, Northeastern University called my attention for their concentrations."
Anthony Nielsen
  • Reviewed: 3/15/2015
  • Degree: Chemical Engineering
"Pros: Great school for working professionals and those returning to school with prior work experience. Cons: Not a whole lot of financial aid and I feel like I was put in a unique situation that made it more difficult to get my bearings about me in the grad school program."
Parivash Hajiyani
  • Reviewed: 1/25/2015
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"You have access to a great source of research materials and laboratory. The university library opens 24 hours and students are able to work in a comfortable place in the library. Almost all the software you need you have access through university sites and also have access through off-campus services. The research in engineering depends on your interest and you can find some professors who work in your interested area."
Bojun P
  • Reviewed: 1/22/2015
  • Degree: Mechanical Engineering
"Pros: As a student of TSM I have a wider range of course selection than other engineering students; co-op adviser is nice and school has some alumni in the industry which helps me to get a coop Cons: It is hard to get a on campus research position in the college; the graduate office people are hard to communicate with, the program coordinator patricia dowd is not willing to help the students, I almost lost my coop opportunity due to her "at least five business days" to finish a signature."
AAM
  • Reviewed: 1/12/2015
  • Degree: Organizational Leadership
"Northeastern University's online Leadership program through the College of Professional Studies is the best online school I have been through. I received my bachelor's degree in the same online format from a Brick and Mortar and I wanted to do the same for my Masters degree as I am a working adult. I started Northeastern University online and was immediately informed that my degree would be viewed the same as if I was on campus. There is absolutely no difference between online and on campus for the degree programs through the College of Professional Studies. Since receiving my degree in April of 2014 from Northeastern University I have gone on Multiple interviews all offering over $20,000 more than I make now all in the public sector I could possibly double this if I was willing to go into the private sector. I am exited about the possible opportunities and feel this was the best decision I have ever made. I still have retained the information I have learned and will never forget it. All of the sleepless nights were well worth the pay off I am receiving now! Now keep in mind...I live in Boston and the job market it better here than in many cities and I also had access to the campus at any time! When looking for an online program, try a local university with an online program. I recommend this format depending on your location."