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, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in cis.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cis majors, Northwestern came in at #22. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in cis from Northwestern. This makes it the #143 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from Northwestern. About 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program 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, 93% of cis master's degrees went to men and 7% 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 cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 207 |
| Information Science | 129 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.