The D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University rose three spots in the 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S., landing at No. 13.
In our three methodological categories, the Boston-area B-school finished eighth out of 104 ranked programs in Admission Standards, 19th in Career Outcomes, and 38th in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey.)
D’Amore-McKim had an acceptance rate of 5.1% – the fourth most selective of all our ranked undergraduate business schools. Its 2024 incoming class had an average SAT score of 1458 while its 6-year graduation rate is 93%.
It also reported strong career data: 96.4% of 2024 grads completed a business-specific internship before graduation, up from 95.6% of the prior class. In employment rates, 88.5% of job-seeking graduates found work within three months for the class of 2024 compared to 91.9% for the Class of 2023.
Its most recent grads reported an average salary of $85,578 while 33% reported receiving signing bonuses at an average of $8,476. Top employers include PwC, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Wayfair, ServiceNow, Morgan Stanley, Bain Capital, Bank of America, Wellington Management, KPMG, and Scotiabank.
CURRICULUM
D’Amore-McKim offers two distinct business degrees: the BS in Business Administration and the BS in International Business, the latter of which requires a semester abroad and five internationally focused business courses.
For students looking to integrate business with another field, Northeastern provides 18 Combined Majors, allowing students to pair business with areas such as economics, computer science, design, or even a new BS in Business Administration and Law. Nearly one-third of business students choose a combined major, gaining interdisciplinary expertise that enhances their career prospects.
Students can choose from 15 total majors including Accounting, Corporate Innovation and Venture, Entrepreneurial Startups, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Family Business, Finance, Fintech, Global Business and Strategy, Healthcare Management and Consulting, Management, Management Information Systems Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Supply Chain Management.
SIGNATURE CO-OP EXPERIENCE
At D’Amore-McKim, experiential learning is at the core of the undergraduate experience. All students are required to complete at least one Business Experiential Learning requirement through Northeastern’s renowned co-op program. Unlike traditional three-month internships, co-ops are six-month, full-time, paid positions with corporate partners, providing students with real-world experience that sets them apart in the job market. More than 95% of students graduate with at least one co-op on their resume.
Each student is supported by two dedicated advisors – one for academics and one for career and co-op placement – ensuring a smooth transition from classroom learning to professional experience.
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION
D’Amore-McKim continues to evolve its curriculum to meet the demands of today’s business landscape. In the past three years, the school has introduced three new concentrations, giving students more specialized pathways to tailor their education: Brand Management, Business Analytics, and Accounting & Advisory Services.
the school has also expanded its Combined Majors and Dual Degree programs, adding six new options that blend business with other disciplines:
- BS in Business Administration and Law
- BS in Business Administration and Criminal Justice
- BS in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration
- BS in Business Administration and Public Health
- BS in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and Business Administration
- BS in Economics and International Business
In 2024, the business program launched the Leveraging AI for Business Badge, a non-credit credential available to all business students, combined majors, and minors. This program equips students with practical AI knowledge, helping them integrate emerging technology into business decision-making and strategy.
ALUMNI SAY
“The co-op program was instrumental to developing business acumen and my professional identity. The group project consulting style of classes was also very realistic to the workplace.”
“In my marketing classes, getting to work directly with actual companies was a key part of my business education because we learned how to communicate professionally, listen to a client’s needs and feedback, and experience real world examples of what we had been learning.”
“I went on a Global Consulting Dialogue in 2019, where the first 2 weeks were in Boston and the remaining 3 were in Sicily, Italy. It was one of the best experiences throughout my business education because again we got to interact and work with actual companies and provide work for our clients in a very meaningful way. I would have never had the opportunity for this experience if it weren’t for the business program.”
“Co-op was huge in figuring out what to look for in a full-time role after graduation. You are able to take some risks with co-ops to test out what you like and don’t like about certain industries, cultures, and job functions.”
“Exceptional student body population with some of the best professionally-oriented extracurricular clubs / groups in the country.”
“The hands on experience I gained at Northeastern through co-ops and study abroads are the sole reason I’ve been so successful in my career post grad.”
