Support for Professionals in Career Transitions

Your next chapter starts here. Northeastern University supports transitioning professionals with flexible, in-demand graduate programs and scholarships up to 25% of tuition costs to help you navigate your next career move.

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Find the resources you need to retool

Earning a degree from Northeastern can help you confidently take your skills, experience, and goals in an inspiring new direction. Choose from more than 200 graduate programs, including online graduate certificates that offer a streamlined application process that allows you to apply within minutes. These programs are designed to boost your competitiveness in the job market, giving you in-demand skills in subjects like AI, data analytics, and management.

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We’re invested in your future

We understand the uncertainty you may feel about the road ahead. To ease that burden, we’re offering tuition scholarships of up to 25% to professionals experiencing career transitions. These awards can be combined with campus- and program-specific financial aid to cover a maximum of 50% of tuition costs.

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We’re ready to meet you where you are

No matter where you call home, a Northeastern graduate degree is within reach. You can choose to take classes online or in person at one of our 13 campuses in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, where you’ll be immersed in professional learning aligned with the talent needs of the region.

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Your ability is your application

With Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) at Northeastern, you can begin graduate-level coursework immediately online and secure your place in the full degree program by earning a B or better in just two courses. No essays, recommendations, or test scores are required for admission.

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Experience a 100% online learning environment

Our online graduate certificates are designed for ambitious professionals looking to expand their expertise and unlock new career opportunities—without the cost and commitment of a full degree.

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Explore our full campus network

From our flagship Boston campus to thriving hubs of tech and innovation like Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Miami, Northeastern provides the connections and resources needed to jumpstart your career.

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Join a top-tier university

For more than 125 years, Northeastern has helped thousands of graduate learners reach their academic and professional goals. We believe in the power of education. We believe in you. Let’s go.

#1 University for co-ops and internships*

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*Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2025