by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Northeastern University compares to other colleges that offer computer & information sciences.
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Northeastern University is in the top 5% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 763 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $130,406 a year. This is above $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,001 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 70% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 276 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 285 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 84 |
| Other Races | 52 |
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 141 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1,054 |
| Other Races | 37 |
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Northeastern University.
The computer & information sciences program at Northeastern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,802 |
| Computer Software Applications | 307 |
| Information Technology | 106 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |