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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for computer science. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 396 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 106 students received their master’s degree in computer science from Northwestern. This makes it the #32 most popular school for computer science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer science in 2021, making the school the #30 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 science majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 107 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Northwestern. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 computer science majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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