Computer & IS Security at Northeastern University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer & IS Security, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 102 computer & is security degrees were awarded at Northeastern University.
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Studying Online at Northeastern University
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & IS Security Rankings at Northeastern University
Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s Computer & IS Security program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 465 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 532 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 465 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #19 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer & IS Security graduates at Northeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Computer & IS Security graduates at Northeastern University are 29% women (30) and 71% men (72).
Computer & IS Security Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University
Of the 22 bachelor’s computer & is security graduates at Northeastern University, 36% were women (8) and 64% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer & IS Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 55% of Computer & IS Security bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, above the national average of 39%.*
Computer & IS Security Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Of the 78 master’s computer & is security graduates at Northeastern University, 28% were women (22) and 72% were men (56).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer & IS Security master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 58 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Computer & IS Security master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 35%.*
Computer & IS Security Doctoral Program at Northeastern University
Among the 2 doctoral computer & is security degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer & IS Security doctoral degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer & IS Security Graduates
Students who finish Computer & IS Security program at Northeastern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & IS Security graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,018 |
| Database Administrators | $79,696 |
| Computer Network Architects | $63,411 |
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.