by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northwestern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for information science, placing at #2 out of 206 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 2 of 206 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Illinois | 1 of 8 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in information science at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Master’s | 51 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 127 bachelor’s degrees in information science.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Information Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,549 a year. This is above $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, information science students accumulate a median of $12,000 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of information science bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Asian. Approximately 36% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Northwestern University awarded 127 bachelor’s degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (36%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Information Science | 51 |
