Stack your certificate into a degree.
Start with a Northeastern Online graduate certificate. Build momentum. Stack your credits into a full degree and save thousands along the way.
Explore Stack Track optionsYour certificate is your key to what's next.
Stack Track is the process for stacking your Northeastern Online graduate certificate into a master's degree. It's designed for learners who want to start smart—earning a Northeastern graduate certificate that counts toward a future degree and saving money along the way.
With the Stack Track process, you can:
- Start small: Begin with an affordable Northeastern Online graduate certificate in a field that fits your goals. See all eligible certificates.
- Stack 12–16 credits: Apply your earned credits toward an eligible degree—credit amounts vary by certificates and degrees.
- Save thousands: Every stacked credit reduces your total degree cost.
- Fast-track your degree application: Transitioning from certificate to degree is quicker and easier with our streamlined stacking application process.
- Keep your options open: Earn a standalone credential now and continue building later.
Northeastern Online graduate certificates are priced at the federal tuition reimbursement amount, so your employer might be able to cover the full cost of your certificate.
Learn about employer tuition reimbursement assistance →Stack Track calculator.
Use the Stack Track Calculator to discover which master's programs your certificate connects to—and how much you'll save by stacking your credits.
Savings are estimated based on published rates. Term and other factors may impact the cost of the program and official tuition bills may look different. Visit Student Financial Services or individual program pages for more tuition information.
How it works.
Start with a Northeastern Online graduate certificate.
Getting started is hassle-free. No need to submit a traditional graduate application to join a Northeastern Online certificate—just complete the Fast App, our streamlined way to get started and enroll in a certificate. Choose from 100% online programs in AI, business, analytics, engineering, communication, and more.
Earn your certificate.
Gain skills and recognition that immediately strengthen your résumé and career opportunities in as little as 4 to 6 months.
Tell us you want to stack your certificate.
When you're nearing completion of your certificate, we'll ask you if you'd like to continue into a degree program and guide you through the Stack Track process.
Stack and save.
Apply your earned credits (12-16) toward your master's degree and save thousands in degree tuition.
Start smart. Save thousands.
Begin with a Northeastern Online graduate certificate through the Fast App, then stack your credits when you're ready.