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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering tech.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering tech list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general engineering technology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of engineering tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $54,379. This is less than $55,063, which is the national median of all engineering tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $27,274 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,750 for all engineering tech majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the engineering tech program at NIU is $242 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering tech majors at Northern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering tech from NIU. About 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 19 |
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