Computer & Information Sciences at Northeastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Illinois University sits in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) studied exclusively online and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #31 of 65 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #38 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #107 of 217 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #108 of 220 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #760 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #783 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University
Those who finish Northeastern Illinois University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,326 |
| 2 years | $56,544 |
| 3 years | $67,702 |
| 4 years | $78,244 |
| 5 years | $89,158 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northeastern Illinois University report median earnings of $78,244, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northeastern Illinois University is $15,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Northeastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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