by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer software.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for computer software. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 176 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in computer software & applications. This is an increase of 163% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 92 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Northeastern. This makes it the #11 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Northeastern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of computer software bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to 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, 62% 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 computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 92 computer software students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 63% were men and 37% 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 software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 725 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 42 |
| Information Technology | 21 |
| Information Science | 2 |
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