by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University highly for computer science, placing at #10 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 10 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 1 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 77 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 139 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 120 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $130,650 a year. This is above $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwestern University, computer science students accumulate a median of $14,600 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 77% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 139 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 18 |
