by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences at Northwestern University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 67 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern University among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #15 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 15 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 67 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 223 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 248 |
| Master’s | 225 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
This computer & information sciences field at Northwestern University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 277 |
| Information Science/Studies | 178 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 36 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University conferred 225 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 67 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $76,704 | $76,704 |
| Fees | $828 | $828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 66% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 52% 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 master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 116 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 18 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 94% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Northwestern University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 248 |