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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Northwestern came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 168 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #77 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #62 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 & information sciences majors at Northwestern University.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 20 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from Northwestern. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 87 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 227 |
| Information Science | 100 |
| Computer Information Systems | 25 |
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