Joshua Hertz is an Engineering professor at Northeastern University rated 4.96/5 on Rate My Professors by 47 students, with 2.7/5 RMP difficulty and 100% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Joshua Hertz professor reviews and ratings: 4.96/5 from 47 RMP ratings at Northeastern (100% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Professor Hertz was an amazing professor for Cornerstone. He made sure everything was clear within the lectures, his quizzes and tests were fair and clear on how he graded them, and he was very enthusiastic about what he was teaching. Overall, would definitely recommend this professor!GE1502 2026-04-28 16:56:07 +0000 UTC
Good professor. Nothing stands out, but he teaches well, and he is kind.CORNERSTONE 2026-04-16 15:56:50 +0000 UTC
Hertz is one of the best. He is a main professor responsible for the first year engineering curriculum. His class is amazing due to the amount of learning. You learn multiple skills that are useful while learning how to work in groups. Tests are straight-forward while the homework is helpful for understanding.GE1501 2026-04-08 03:36:07 +0000 UTC
sigma only d- because i didnt do the homeworkGE1110 2025-12-25 19:56:18 +0000 UTC
I was initially worried about the class as I didn't know anything about coding, But Professor Hertz did an amazing job teaching the language (C++ and MatLab). What I will say is if you don't know the language, DON'T miss a class, you will be behind.GE1111 2025-05-07 23:35:45 +0000 UTC
Honestly one of the best professors in the department. Cares so much about his students and their well being. He will go out of his way to make students feel included. Grading is also easy, if you put in the work and show up to class you will do great.GE1502 2026-04-17 23:54:05 +0000 UTC
Good prof would take againCORNERSTONE 2026-01-07 03:24:41 +0000 UTC
Fun group projects. homeworks are graded a little harshly, but are engaging.GE1501 2026-01-14 16:29:12 +0000 UTC
Prof. Hertz was my favorite teacher this year. Not only did I actually enjoy his class, but he really cares about his students learning and it shows. I am super pumped he is teaching my class next semester as well. I wasn't really into engineering yet and I had no experience with coding or any design software he was great teaching it!GE1110 2015-11-19 05:34:18 +0000 UTC
Great dude, great class, great curriculum. Hertz was very nice and a fun guy. His class was super interesting and very chill. Weekly hw assignments, straight forward quizzes and tests, and a final project.GE1111 2024-12-15 02:58:36 +0000 UTC
Genuinely the greatest to ever do it. It's honestly almost a bad thing to have taken Cornerstone with Prof. Hertz cause my standard for a good professor has risen to such a high bar that I doubt any other professor will ever reach. Fun group projects, challenging homework, but usually fun still, and you genuinely learn in this class. HES THE GOATGE1502 2026-04-16 03:16:11 +0000 UTC
Very enthusiastic, strongly encourages group work and promotes a friendly classroom dynamic.CORNERSTONE 2024-08-26 18:31:23 +0000 UTC
Taking this class with Hertz made me fall in love with engineering from the group projects to the engineering curriculum like decision making, coding, AutoCAD, etc. I absolutely loved this class. I even enjoyed doing the homework assignments. Classes are super fun and have a laid back atmosphere while still getting curriculum done.GE1501 2025-04-29 05:12:55 +0000 UTC
Super funny. Very efficient with time, easy grader. And all but gives you answers for quizzes before them. HIGHLY suggest. HW once a week takes about 2 hours and no final, just a group project. Easy to reach at office hours, and very caring.GE1111 2024-12-04 15:51:59 +0000 UTC
I don't know about the other cornerstone profs, but I feel confident in saying that Prof. Hertz is definitely one of the best. He cultivated a relaxed classroom environment while still covering everything. He was always willing to help with any questions about assignments or projects. It would be hard not to get an A as long as you put in effort.GE1502 2025-06-20 16:04:13 +0000 UTC
Joshua Hertz is rated 4.96/5 on Rate My Professors from 47 ratings. 100% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Joshua Hertz's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.7/5 on Rate My Professors.
Joshua Hertz has taught GE1502, GE1501, GE1110, GE1111, ME5374, BIOE4790 at Northeastern.
Joshua Hertz has received: COE Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Engineering, College of Engineering (2026); COE Essigmann Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Engineering (2024); University Excellence in Teaching Award, Northeastern University (2023–24); COE Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Engineering, College of Engineering (2015).
Data updated October 2026.