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EMPOWER YOUR AMBITION

Advanced degrees that advance careers

Take your career in a new direction with 200-plus degree programs, a growing network of campuses and partners, and experience-driven opportunities that will set you far ahead of the pack.

See where your goals can lead

Future-proof your career with AI skills

Explore Northeastern’s artificial intelligence-focused graduate programs and see how Northeastern prepares you to take advantage of new opportunities, strengthen your career, and create long-term success.

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Programs

Find your graduate program

If you’re ready to level up your career and become a leader in your field, Northeastern is where you want to be. Here, you can choose from 200-plus tailored master’s, professional doctorate, PhD, and certificate programs, and join a global community designed to help you succeed and achieve your professional goals.

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Master’s degrees

Learn new skills, deepen your knowledge, and gain valuable experience with a master’s degree. Our programs combine expert-led classroom study with real-world opportunities to help you advance your career and create meaningful impact.

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Professional doctorates

Combine academic coursework with applied research projects to gain deep, industry-specific knowledge and develop solutions to real-world problems facing your workplace or community. Gain industry insights from faculty researchers in law and policy, education, nursing, and more.

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PhDs

Conduct original research alongside world-class faculty to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. These programs offer dedicated mentoring, robust resources, and experiential opportunities inside industry, government, nonprofits, and academia.

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Graduate certificates

Graduate certificates are a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills to advance your career or build toward a master’s degree. Choose from more than 120 programs that feature four to six focused courses and can be completed in as little as six months.

Gain an experience-driven advantage

For more than a century, we’ve led the way in experience-powered learning. With a graduate degree from Northeastern, you’ll sharpen the skills and knowledge gained in the classroom with real-world, career-building opportunities.

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A global university dedicated to you

There’s power in flexibility. With more than a dozen campuses worldwide, Northeastern allows you to find a graduate program in a location that works for you. And you’ll join a global network of alumni and partners ready to support your career—no matter where it takes you.

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ADMISSIONS

With you from the start

Application requirements may differ by program, but the support you’ll receive from our enrollment counselors is universal. Learn about the graduate application process, knowing we’re in your corner and ready to help.

FACULTY

Learn from the experts

Learn from active industry leaders who provide expertise and connections to help you get ahead. From the moment you enter the classroom, you'll receive real industry insights and practical advice that can elevate your career.

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Neil Maniar

Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Maniar is a professor of practice in public health and health sciences. Learn about his experience leading programs at the American Cancer Society’s New England Division and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Community Health and Health Equity.
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Sahar Tavakoli

College of Science
Tavakoli is an associate professor and program director for the MS in Cell & Gene Therapy program. An expert in regenerative and developmental biology and stem cell research, she develops cutting-edge solutions to pressing challenges in biotechnology and healthcare.
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Marla Baskerville

D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Baskerville is an associate professor of management and organizational development. She researches issues related to gender, diversity, and organizational politics. Learn about her experience consulting for organizations like NASA.

Financial Aid

Explore your financial options

Earning a graduate degree might be closer than you think. Northeastern offers an array of financial support options—including scholarships, assistantships, grants, and more—to help turn your dream into a reality

KNOWLEDGE HUB

What would you like to know?

Looking for tips on applying to grad school? Want to know the latest industry insights? Interested in what it's like to learn at Northeastern? Our graduate Knowledge Hub is available to everyone—for free—to help you along your educational journey.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Learn here. Lead anywhere.

More than 320,000 students have been where you are. They brought their drive, ambition, and goals to Northeastern. Now they are shaping their industries and creating impact across the globe. Discover how you can, too.

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Kory Williams '22

Northeastern’s co-op program and alumni network helped Kory Williams establish a successful career as a cybersecurity engineer.

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Mary Rose Steele '23

Mary Rose earned a Doctor of Education degree and saw an immediate impact on her career.

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Kriti Sonal '24

Northeastern in Silicon Valley helped international student Kriti Sonal accelerate her career in tech.

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