General Computer Science at Northeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,744 general computer science degrees were granted at Northeastern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available 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.
General Computer Science Rankings at Northeastern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northeastern University’s General Computer Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 283 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #209 of 283 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 149 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 149 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #16 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 65 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Computer Science graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Science graduates at Northeastern University are 36% women (620) and 64% men (1,124).
General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 633 bachelor’s general computer science graduates at Northeastern University, 27% were women (171) and 73% were men (462).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science 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 General Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, above the national average of 46%.*
General Computer Science Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 1,075 master’s general computer science degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 41% were women (440) and 59% were men (635).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 121 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 782 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Minority students account for 15% of General Computer Science master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, lower than the national average of 15%.*
General Computer Science Doctoral Program at Northeastern University
Of the 36 doctoral general computer science degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 25% were women (9) and 75% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 21 |
Minority students account for 8% of General Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 13%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Careers Related to General Computer Science
Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Northeastern University commonly work in the following types of careers:
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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