by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Information Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Information Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Northwood University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in IS, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Northwood was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for IS list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwood paid an average of $1,078 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,020 | $28,020 |
| Fees | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,110 | $11,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Northwood does offer online classes in its IS bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwood Online Learning page.
About 18.8% of the students who received their BS in IS in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 26.1%.
Around 12.5% of IS bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwood in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Information Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Information Science | 16 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to information science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
