by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Northeastern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northeastern University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, placing at #40 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 40 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in electrical engineering at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 195 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University conferred 88 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $95,290 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,835 in student loans. This is below $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Read more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 75% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Northeastern University conferred 88 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northeastern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 195 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 25 |
