Below are the key facts about graduate study in information technology at Northeastern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northeastern University highly for information technology, placing at #15 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Technology Schools | 15 of 681 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 15 |
| Best Information Technology Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 35 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in information technology at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northeastern University awarded 82 master’s degrees in information technology.
Northeastern University is among the very best schools in the country for information technology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,826 | $62,826 |
| Fees | $174 | $174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of information technology master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of information technology master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were Non-Resident Alien. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northeastern University granted 78 master’s degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance in the latest year of data — 28% to women and 72% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (74%).
Northeastern University awarded 4 master’s degrees in computer/information technology services administration and management, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in information technology.
Northeastern University has not been ranked for information technology at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in information technology from Northeastern University were men.
The majority of information technology doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northeastern University conferred 2 doctoral completions in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northeastern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Technology | 22 |