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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Northwestern came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 168 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Northwestern. This makes it the #77 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of computer & information sciences master's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Northwestern University.
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 Science | 207 |
| Information Science | 129 |
| Computer Information Systems | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.