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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer and information sciences 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 #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 415 bachelor's degrees in general computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 314 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 294 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #9 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences in 2021, making the school the #19 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Northeastern University.
The computer and information sciences program at Northeastern awarded 415 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 101 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Of the 294 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer and information sciences from Northeastern in 2021, 74% were men and 26% 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 and information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 188 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 |
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