Technology shapes how we work, play, connect, and discover. At Northwestern, we don’t just keep up—we push the boundaries of what’s possible. As a hub for bold, interdisciplinary research, we connect ...

“It’s so not programming,” Burge said. “If I had to sit down and code all day, I never would have continued. This is not traditional computer science.” For students like Burge, expanding their ...

(NewsNation) — Not long ago, a computer science degree was seen as one of the clearest paths to a well-paying career. Now, that assumption is under fire. Tech jobs have “dried up and aren’t coming ...

In the College of Computing, leaders often talk about a concept that defines the future of the field: “X to the Power of ...

Computer science programs rarely require a CS degree for admission. They often admit applicants who majored in other fields. But applicants who major in other fields need to showcase their technical ...

For quite some time, parents and their college-bound teenagers have understandably been focused on what kind of return on investment their child’s college degree can generate in exchange for their ...

What is an accelerated computer science degree? In an accelerated program, computer science majors meet the same graduation requirements as traditional programs. However, they progress through the ...

These college majors offer the highest return on investment. Here’s how factors like debt and early-career salaries impact your financial future.

Hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining ...

Despite efforts to encourage broader participation, women earn about 25% of undergraduate engineering degrees and 18% of ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...