by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in information science at Northwestern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northwestern University as a strong choice for information science, placing at #2 out of 215 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 2 of 215 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Illinois | 1 of 11 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in information science at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Master’s | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 51 master’s degrees in information science.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 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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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of information science master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwestern University conferred 51 master’s degrees in information science/studies in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (37%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Northwestern University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Science | 127 |