by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northern Illinois University as a strong choice for electrical engineering, coming in at #183 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 183 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Illinois | 6 of 7 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 26 of 46 |
The following degree levels are available for electrical engineering at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Northern Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University report a median salary of $79,921 a year. This is above $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University, electrical engineering students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Find out more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 49% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (49%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 43 |
