They bring a wealth of research experience to top grad programs.
The research opportunities students have at Northeastern set our graduate school applicants apart from those at other institutions.
Top 20 Graduate Schools Attended
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Duke University
- George Washington University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Harvard University
- Johns Hopkins University
- New York University
- Northeastern University
- Simmons University
- Stanford University
- Tufts University
- University of California
- University of Chicago
- University of Massachusetts
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California
How many Northeastern students go to graduate school?
This is a snapshot of the graduate school enrollment rates by Northeastern graduates as of June 2025. As the time after graduation progresses, more and more university graduates pursue advanced degrees.
Source: Northeastern's Post-Graduation Destination surveys, National Student Clearinghouse data, LinkedIn.
“Participating in the co-op program allowed me to grow my network and find my future career path in only my second year of undergraduate studies. Since my co-op, I was hired there full-time and was able to build a competitive resume for my graduate education.
Sydney Rusnock, Class of 2024
Graduate Student, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work