by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer engineering.
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Northeastern University is in the top 5% of the country for computer engineering. More specifically it was ranked #25 out of 210 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 125 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering.
Computer Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Northeastern University earn a median of $121,329 a year. This is higher than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, computer engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,005 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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For the most recent academic year available, 80% of computer engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 48% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of computer engineering master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of computer engineering master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 99% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1,070 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of computer engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of computer engineering doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 91% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer engineering majors at Northeastern University.
This computer engineering program at Northeastern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | 1,086 |
Northeastern University granted 1,086 completions in computer software engineering in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (99%).