by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern Illinois University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at Northeastern Illinois University was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Northeastern Illinois University. This makes it the #111 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University is $52,326. This is less than $63,247, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northeastern Illinois University, compsci students borrow a median amount of $15,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
Of the 106 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University in 2020-2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from Northeastern Illinois University. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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