by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for engineering, placing at #380 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 380 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Illinois | 19 of 26 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 195 |
| Master’s | 108 |
The engineering area of study at Northern Illinois University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 84 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 10 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 42 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 278 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $80,649 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,568 in student loans. This is lower than $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Read more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 83% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 108 |
