Career Guides

Accountants work with people. They are analysts, planners and problem solvers.

The Department of African American Studies mentors intellectual leaders, develops emerging scholars, and trains global citizens.

The School of Architecture at Northeastern is focused on leadership in a changing world.

Asian Studies at Northeastern is an interdepartmental program that focuses on the histories, cultures, and politics of the most dynamic nation-states in East and South Asia

Behavioral Neuroscience is the study of physiological, genetic, and developmental mechanisms of behavior in humans and other animals.

The chemical processes occurring in the wide variety of living systems and touches essentially all aspects of our own lives.

Bioengineering is engineering in a biological context such as the human body, an ecosystem, or a bioreactor.

Biology provides a basic understanding for the organization and processes of life in a wide variety of areas, including ecosystems and evolution

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems

Chemistry is a science focused on substances that compose matter, both living and inert. 

Environmental engineers are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.

Communication is a diverse discipline and each department is unique

There are a number of job roles related to computer and information science degrees and as every sector requires technology to function

Consulting opportunities are available in every industry

Criminal Justice prepares students for professional and research careers in criminal justice

Data Science provides an understanding of the collection, manipulation and storage

Economics is the study of how societies produce and exchange goods and services to satisfy material needs

The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for higher education administrators, and adult learning professionals.

The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for K-12 teachers and administrators.

Electrical engineers design electrical and electronic equipment. Computer engineers are involved with digital technologies.

The Mission of the Department of English is to preserve and produce knowledge about and to engage students with English-language text

Entrepreneurship/Start-up requires someone willing to conceive, organize, implement, and/or manage a new enterprise to meet certain goals.

Designers are needed when we don’t know what is needed.

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study that focus on how humans interact with the earth and the environment.

Finance involves the management and investment of money and other assets for businesses, individuals, and governments.

Games have grown to become an inextricable part of our culture, with game design experiencing explosive growth into a multi-billion dollar industry.

The major is designed for students who are seeking a general preparation for positions in health promotion, health administration, and community-based public health.

History, Political Science, and International Affairs.

Workforce planning and strategic recruitment; and training and performance management.

The Human Services major is an academically rigorous program that prepares students for careers in social change.

The ability to gather, analyze and present stories and information is at the core of the journalism and public relations professions, and we continue to emphasize reporting and writing skills in all courses.

Journalism students also are part of a unique interdisciplinary and creative community.

Specifically designed to help you develop the skills required to assume a future leadership position.

Marketing encompasses a practical, cutting-edge research faculty, a broad set of undergraduate and graduate program offerings.

Mathematics is the language of science and technology, and it provides methods for analyzing and solving problems.

Journalism students also are part of a unique interdisciplinary and creative community.

Media and Screen Studies is devoted exclusively to the study and production of media.

Students can explore areas of interest that will prepare them for the broad array of careers in the music industry.

A degree in Nonprofit Management prepares you for a leadership position in a not-for-profit organization.

A degree in nursing prepares you to become a professional nurse with a wide range of career options.

Professionals in this field are experts in food and nutrition.

Philosophy is a basic field of inquiry. The program in Religion offers students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of religious experience

Physics is the branch of science that deals with the structure of matter and how the fundamental constituents of the universe interact.

A degree in Project Management is designed to provide you the skills you need to lead complex projects.

Psychologists investigate and seek explanations for the behavior and mental life of individuals.

Public Health careers have developed in response to the growing need for professionals versed in diverse public health problems.

Professionals in the field can serve any number of diverse functions including the formation of efficient public policies.

Sociology is the scientific study of society. Anthropology is the holistic, cross-cultural study of humanity.

The multicultural world in which we live requires increased communication among varied and often divergent cultures.

Journalism students also are part of a unique interdisciplinary and creative community.