by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for computer science, ranked #350 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 350 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 14 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 110 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 122 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,021 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $22,966 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 110 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 1 |
