by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, Northeastern came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in it from Northeastern. This makes it the #175 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northeastern paid an average of $1,938 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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, 23 it majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northeastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northeastern does not offer an online option for its it 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.
IT majors graduating with a master's degree from Northeastern make a median salary of $100,266 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all it graduates with a master's is $87,435.
Of the 69 students who graduated with a Master’s in it from Northeastern in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Northeastern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,156 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 137 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 25 |
| Information Science | 2 |
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