by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, placing at #670 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 670 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois | 25 of 52 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 99 of 202 |
Here is each degree level offered in computer & information sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 254 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
This computer & information sciences field at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 233 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 144 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,173 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $22,966 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 254 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
