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General Computer Science at Northeastern University

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.

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).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of General Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Computer Science majors at Northeastern University

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).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of General Computer Science Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Computer Science majors at Northeastern University

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).

Northeastern University gender breakdown of General Computer Science Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Computer Science majors at Northeastern University

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.

Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Northeastern University commonly work in the following types of careers:

Occupation Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Information Security Engineers
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Information Technology Project Managers
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Blockchain Engineers
Web Administrators
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Computer Occupations, All Other
Health Informatics Specialists

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