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Earn an interdisciplinary, career-focused degree whenever and wherever suits your lifestyle through online programs designed for the digital space.

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An innovative online learning experience

Northeastern’s online programs are more than just on-ground classes in a digital format. They’re online learning experiences created by instructional designers to help students fully immerse themselves in their studies. With the same expert faculty, learning outcomes, and experience-based opportunities as students on campus, you’ll earn a degree that prepares you for the next phase of your career—on your terms.

What makes our online programs unique

Our online students get the same high-quality, experience-packed education as those studying in person.

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Optimized environment

Each course provides interactive learning features, cutting-edge tools, and customizable modules to make the most of your experience.

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Experiential focus

Like their on-campus counterparts, online students can take on co-ops and internships, engage in Experiential Network projects, conduct research, attend workshops, and more.

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High-quality outcomes

Your online degree is the same as that of your on-campus peers, with the same expert professors and learning objectives.

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Flexible scheduling

Many of our courses do not have set meeting times, allowing you to study whenever and wherever works best for you. Others offer evening scheduling for working professionals.

Fast facts: Northeastern's online programs

An online degree from Northeastern can give you the flexibility you need to advance or change careers without sacrificing other commitments, like your family's needs and current work schedule.

#8 Most innovative university

(U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

250+ Online master’s, certificate, and doctoral degrees
40+ Years of championing distance learning

Online learning highlights

Earning your degree online gives you the same high-quality education you’d expect from studying on campus, with the added benefit of unique online experiences and increased flexibility.

Employer partnerships

Students work with PwC, Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, and other major employers on projects designed to solve real business challenges.

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Digital pioneers

We constantly upgrade our online courses to include best-in-class technologies, allowing for videos, live polls, interactive elements, and other learning resources.

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Relevant degrees

Northeastern collaborates with faculty experts and leading businesses to create programs that meet current industry needs.

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For questions about our online programs, connect with an enrollment counselor or reach out to your specific college of interest for more information.
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