by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in compsci from NAU. This makes it the #220 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,815 a year. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at NAU is $328 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of compsci bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from NAU. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 200 |
| Information Technology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.