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Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Illinois University

Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.

Online Class Availability at Northern Illinois University

Distance learning is available at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Northern Illinois University

Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Computer & Information Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #30 of 65
Best Value Illinois #36 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #105 of 220
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #105 of 217
Best Value Nationwide #744 of 1,600
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #751 of 1,619

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Northern Illinois University

Students who complete Northern Illinois University’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at Northern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $66,456
2 years $67,362
3 years $72,486
4 years $82,173
5 years $89,664

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University take home a median $82,173, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Northern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Northern Illinois University is $22,966.

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at Northern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. 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

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