by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in computer science at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 17 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for computer science, ranked #359 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 359 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 14 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer science at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 122 |
| Master’s | 110 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 110 master’s degrees in computer science.
Northern Illinois University is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the master’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 187 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,266 | $23,266 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 55% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 106 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University awarded 1 doctoral degree in computer science.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for computer science at the doctoral level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in computer science from Northern Illinois University were men.
The majority of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 122 |