by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer software.
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Northeastern was ranked #18 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer software majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 95% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Northeastern. This makes it the #11 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,141 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,790 | $18,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer software from Northeastern. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its computer software bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Online Learning page.
Computer Software majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $97,389 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allcomputer software master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 96 computer software students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northeastern, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 86 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,156 |
| Information Technology | 94 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 25 |
| Information Science | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.