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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Northeastern came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern University handed out 457 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 330 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 431 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Northeastern. This makes it the #24 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #57 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Northeastern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 457 computer & information sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northeastern. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 45 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 431 students earned a master's degree in computer & information sciences from Northeastern. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 302 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 725 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 113 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 42 |
| Information Technology | 21 |
| Information Science | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 22 |
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