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 #311 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern Illinois University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $62,831. This is less than $70,400, which is the national median of all compsci majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University paid an average of $862 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,343 | $20,686 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,742 | $10,742 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,218 | $7,218 |
Learn more about Northeastern Illinois University tuition and fees.
The compsci program at Northeastern Illinois University awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 78% of these degrees went to men with the other 22% going to 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 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Northeastern Illinois University does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northeastern Illinois University Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from Northeastern Illinois University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Northeastern Illinois University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.