From the School
Northeastern University is a transformative, agile, and innovative thought leader in human-centered and data-driven game design. Learn how we're reaching across our diverse network to empower the next generation of game designers, developers, and storytellers.
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Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,940
47.4% Female
52.6% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
1
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Other Doctor's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Student Body
Demographics
0.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.10%
Asian
2.71%
Black or African American
3.26%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
35.77%
White
1.31%
Two or more races
7.80%
Unknown
43.95%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$75
Admissions Office Web Address
www.northeastern.edu/neuhome/admissions/index.html
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$21,801
Overall
From The School
Interdisciplinary and Experiential Learning in the Northeastern University Games Ecosystem
Northeastern programs aim to transform students into critical makers with the ability to create high-quality, innovative, and inclusive across a broad array of media, communities, and contexts.
Graduate Certificate in Game Science
Graduate Certificate in Game Experience Design
Master of Science in Game Science and Design
PhD in Interdisciplinary Design and Media
At Northeastern, applying your knowledge and skills to a variety of industries is at the heart of our approach to education. The co-op program is one of the most powerful ways that comes to life. Participating in a co-op means alternating between semesters of academic study with periods of full-time employment.
Learn more: https://camd.northeastern.edu/co-op/
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Post Master's Certificate
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,257 | 1,235 | 22 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 1,257 | 1,235 | 22 | 0 |
| Tenured | 557 | 557 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 213 | 213 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 487 | 465 | 22 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 113 | 107 | 6 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 373 | 358 | 15 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overall
From The School
Graduate Student Scholarships
These merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are intended to support superior academic achievement at Northeastern. GSS awards are determined on the basis of departmental recommendations and are offered as a percentage tuition reduction.
Admitted full-time master's students are automatically considered for GSS funding as part of the graduate program application review. Submission of additional documentation is not necessary. Tuition reductions typically range from 15% to 60%; however, may include up to full tuition coverage for qualified full-time master's students. The average tuition reduction is 25%.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Services for information regarding other types of financial aid, including loans, student employment, and outside scholarships:
https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/applying-for-aid/graduate/
These merit-based scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are intended to support superior academic achievement at Northeastern. GSS awards are determined on the basis of departmental recommendations and are offered as a percentage tuition reduction.
Admitted full-time master's students are automatically considered for GSS funding as part of the graduate program application review. Submission of additional documentation is not necessary. Tuition reductions typically range from 15% to 60%; however, may include up to full tuition coverage for qualified full-time master's students. The average tuition reduction is 25%.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Services for information regarding other types of financial aid, including loans, student employment, and outside scholarships:
https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/applying-for-aid/graduate/
Overview
Average Tuition
$21,801
Financial aid office web address
www.northeastern.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$8,010
Typical Board
$6,990
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $21,801 |
| Full time Fees | $260 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,363 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $46,400 | $120 |
| Pharmacy | $44,236 | $910 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
7,940
47.4% Female
52.6% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.10%
Asian
2.71%
Black or African American
3.26%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
35.77%
White
1.31%
Two or more races
7.80%
Unknown
43.95%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 3 |
| Asian | 164 | 241 |
| Black Or African American | 86 | 129 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 103 | 156 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2,234 | 1,256 |
| White | 1,277 | 1,563 |
| Two Or More Races | 43 | 61 |
| Unknown | 266 | 353 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
1,919
55.2% Male
44.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
157
51.0% Male
49.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
409
31.3% Male
68.7% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
38
5.3% Male
94.7% Female
Overall
From The School
Our Boston campus includes a network of creative and physical maker spaces and our offerings are available at more than half a dozen of Northeastern's global locations including Oakland and Vancouver.
The Media Studios Organization (MSO) is the central lab, studio, making, and creative practice ecosystem through which the College of Arts, Media and Design supports experiential learning, cutting- edge research, and diverse creative practices across six undergraduate majors, 56 interdisciplinary majors, and 20 graduate pathways. Game design students will find the following spaces especially useful:
The Immersive Media Lab is the central hub for Extended Reality (XR) at CAMD. Encompassing Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and 360-degree video creation. Students are able to fully immersive themselves in other worlds with high performance VR and MR headsets. Users develop and test games, explore new avenues for storytelling and journalism, leverage 3D scanners for photogrammetry, and engage in grant funded XR research. Our Game Design Computer Lab offers a suite of windows workstations for game-related projects.
Learn more: https://camd.northeastern.edu/media-studios/
Faculty
The games faculty at Northeastern are profoundly cross-disciplinary and are drawn from across the colleges of the university. Their rich experience comes equally from their academic backgrounds and their many years of practical development and use of games and interactive media.
Learn more: https://games.northeastern.edu/faculty-2/
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5005
Boston, MA 02115-5005
Phone
617-373-2000
Fax
Email
