by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NAU as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #461 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 461 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Arizona | 9 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 46 of 74 |
The following degree levels are offered in engineering at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The engineering field at NAU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 29 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NAU report a median salary of $76,960 a year. This is above $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,977 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 31 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 34 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 3 |
