by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Northeastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, Northeastern came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 850% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in it from Northeastern. This makes it the #175 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Northeastern University.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Northeastern in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in it from Northeastern in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 725 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 113 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 42 |
| Information Science | 2 |
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