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Computer & Information Sciences at Northeastern University

Computer & Information Sciences at Northeastern University

If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Northeastern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northeastern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #10 of 102
Best Value Massachusetts #39 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 1,619
Best Value New England (Region) #74 of 101
Best Value Nationwide #1458 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 50
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #10 of 102
Best Value Massachusetts #39 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #59 of 1,619
Best Value New England (Region) #74 of 101
Best Value Nationwide #1458 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northeastern University

Students who complete Northeastern University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at Northeastern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $97,032
2 years $88,140
3 years $105,452
4 years $130,406
5 years $147,787

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northeastern University report median earnings of $130,406, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northeastern University stands at $23,001.

Best-Paid Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Northeastern University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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