Your bachelor’s and master’s degree — one year sooner.
Take up to 16 graduate credits while finishing your bachelor’s, apply them to both degrees at no added tuition cost, and walk away with two diplomas in five years instead of six.
- No GRE or application fee
- Open to most Northeastern colleges
- Study online, in Boston, or on a global campus
How It Works
Four steps, no guesswork
The same process works whether your pathway lives in Engineering, Business, Science, or Professional Studies — only the courses change. Curious? Sign up for an information session.
01
Talk to your advisor
Meet with your undergraduate advisor before the end of your third year to map out eligible pathways.
02
Submit the inquiry form
A short interest form creates your PlusOne profile and triggers your application instructions by email.
03
Take up to 16 grad credits
Enroll in graduate-level courses during your junior and senior year — they count toward both degrees.
04
Finish your master’s
Graduate with your bachelor’s, then complete your remaining master’s coursework in as little as one year.
80+ Combinations
Find your pathway
Browse by area of study below to see where a bachelor’s degree can take you — and how a PlusOne master’s takes it further.
Analytics
Analytics trains you to turn raw data into decisions — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Data Analyst, Business Analyst, and Marketing Analyst, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Data Scientist, Data Engineer, and Analytics Manager.
Biotech & Life Sciences
Biotech and life sciences pathways prepare you for hands-on and research-driven work — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Lab Technician, Quality Control Analyst, and Research Assistant, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Bioinformatics Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, and Cell & Gene Therapy Scientist.
Communications & Media
Communications and media pathways prepare you to tell stories and manage brands — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Communications Coordinator, Content Creator, and Social Media Specialist, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Corporate Communications Director, Experience Designer, and Data Visualization Specialist.
Business & Management
Business and management pathways build the skills to run teams, projects, and budgets — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Financial Analyst, Account Manager, and Project Coordinator, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Finance Manager, Project Manager, and HR Manager.
Health
Health pathways prepare you to support and lead in healthcare settings — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Healthcare Administration Assistant and Practice Coordinator, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Public Health Program Manager and Health Policy Analyst.
IT & Computing
IT and computing pathways build the technical skills behind modern systems — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like IT Support Specialist, Systems Administrator, and Junior Developer, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Computer Scientist, Information Systems Manager, and Project Manager.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies pathways are for students who want flexibility across fields — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Program Coordinator and Operations Associate, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Organizational Leadership Manager, Sports Leadership Director, and Nonprofit Manager.
Education & Social Science
Education and social science pathways prepare you to teach and support others directly — bachelor’s grads typically go into roles like Teacher’s Aide and Behavior Technician, while master’s grads step into more advanced roles like Licensed Elementary or Secondary Teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Why PlusOne
Save money without cutting corners
PlusOne isn’t a shortened master’s — it’s the full curriculum, just scheduled differently so your undergraduate and graduate years overlap.
- Double-counted credits, no extra cost
Up to 16 graduate credits apply to both degrees at your undergraduate tuition rate. - No GRE, no application fee
Since you’re already a Northeastern student, the process skips the standard graduate admissions hurdles. - An extra co-op, if you want it
Many pathways let you fit in another six-month co-op alongside your graduate coursework. - The full master’s curriculum
PlusOne is not a reduced-credit degree — you complete the same requirements as any master’s student.
| Traditional | PlusOne | |
|---|---|---|
| Years to both degrees | 6 years | 5 years |
| Graduate credits taken as undergrad | 0 | Up to 16 |
| GRE required | Often | Never |
| Application fee | Yes | None |
| Master’s curriculum | Full | Full — same requirements |
Illustrative comparison based on Northeastern’s published PlusOne policies. Exact tuition and co-op terms vary by college and program.
FAQ
Common questions
Ready to find your PlusOne pathway?
Book time with your undergraduate advisor, or start with the PlusOne inquiry form to get pathway-specific instructions by email.
