by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #13 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 13 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 52 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 202 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 248 |
| Master’s | 225 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This computer & information sciences field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 277 |
| Information Science/Studies | 178 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 248 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $129,046 a year. This is above $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwestern University, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $13,300 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Asian. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 87 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 15 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 225 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 18 |
