We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #27 out of 81 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, placing at #188 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 188 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona | 3 of 22 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 15 of 139 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer & information sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 794 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The computer & information sciences field at NAU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 567 |
| Computer Science | 323 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 100 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 81 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 365 |
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,304 a year. This is higher than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, computer & information sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 83% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 794 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 8 |