by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer science at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 34 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University highly for computer science, placing at #14 out of 644 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 14 of 644 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Illinois | 1 of 27 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 77 |
Here is each degree level granted in computer science at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 120 |
| Master’s | 139 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 139 master’s degrees in computer science.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
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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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of computer science master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of computer science master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 51% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 71 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern University conferred 18 doctoral degrees in computer science.
Northwestern University holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 2 |
| Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 94% of computer science doctoral degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of computer science doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University were 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 science.
| 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 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer Science | 120 |