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Computer Information Systems at Northeastern University

If you are interested in studying Computer Information Systems, consider the program at Northeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 1,802 computer information systems degrees were granted at Northeastern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University

Online coursework is an option at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Northeastern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s Computer Information Systems program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#2 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 50
Best Value	Massachusetts	#21 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 839
Best Value	New England (Region)	#39 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#770 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#2 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 50
Best Value	Massachusetts	#21 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 839
Best Value	New England (Region)	#39 of 49
Best Value	Nationwide	#770 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Northeastern University

Students who complete Northeastern University’s Computer Information Systems program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$97,526
2 years	$87,780
3 years	$104,731
4 years	$129,890
5 years	$149,127

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Northeastern University earn a median of $129,890, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Northeastern University is $23,001.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Northeastern University are 35% women (632) and 65% men (1,170).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University

Among the 633 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 27% were women (171) and 73% were men (462).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	244
Hispanic / Latino	36
Black / African American	15
Asian	237
Two or More Races	33
International (Nonresident)	61
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 51% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Northeastern University

Of the 1,133 master’s computer information systems graduates at Northeastern University, 40% were women (452) and 60% were men (681).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	129
Hispanic / Latino	19
Black / African American	12
Asian	122
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	822
Unknown	16

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at Northeastern University

Of the 36 doctoral computer information systems graduates at Northeastern University, 25% were women (9) and 75% were men (27).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	21

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Northeastern University

The Computer Information Systems program at Northeastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	1,744
Artificial Intelligence	58

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Information Systems majors, 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.