by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Northeastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering.
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Northeastern is in the top 10% of the country for engineering. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 172 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 318 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Northeastern. This makes it the #2 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Northeastern University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 318 students earned a master's degree in engineering from Northeastern. About 21% of these graduates were women and the other 79% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 271 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 776 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 377 |
| Other Engineering | 375 |
| Electrical Engineering | 273 |
| Industrial Engineering | 207 |
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